Monthly Archives September 8, 2009

Bariatric surgery can reduce or resolve many health conditions. But, two new studies show that bariatric patients with sleep apnea still risk complications after their procedure....

A recent study shows that obesity can lead to a recurrence of prostate cancer. But this study also refutes past claims that the disease is more prevalent among African-Americans....

Weight loss can improve heart function, regardless of whether the pounds are lost due to dieting or bariatric surgery, according to a new study....

Greetings! The shaky economy and rising obesity rate have given way to 'mini-foods' in restaurants. Find out how chains like McDonald's, Krispy Kreme and Burger King are offering...

Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to learn more about “mini-foods” now available in fast food eateries. Plus, find out about the risk of diabetes associated with a high-fat diet, and get the...

Obesity has been linked to food stamps, though common sense says people who rely on food stamps to buy their groceries have a shortage of food. But, a new study shows the opposite to be true....

Childhood obesity among children and teens has more than tripled since 1976, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. Interestingly, race and income play a role in these numbers....

Lap-Band surgery is not the type of procedure one might expect to be covered by worker's compensation. But, an Indiana pizza shop is being forced to pay for a worker's weight loss surgery in addition to his...