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Weight loss surgery is usually performed on white women with higher incomes and private health insurance, research shows. But disparities among racial and socio-economic lines puts low income patients at...

Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity and related metabolic disorders in babies born after the mother undergoes the procedure, research shows....

Bariatric nutrition is big business, as more Americans turn to weight loss surgery for the treatment of obesity. Two major players in the nutritional supplement market rolled out new products at this year’s...

Greetings! In this week's edition of WLS News, find out what life-threatening condition weight loss surgery patients should be on the watch for up to a year after surgery. Also, stats say that...

Weight loss surgery patients face a higher risk of Venus Thromboembolism a year after bariatric surgery than while still in the hospital, according to a study presented at the recent ASMBS annual conference....

In the July 10, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out how long post-op weight loss surgery patients should be concerned about blood clots, and why lower-income patients are least likely to have life-saving bariatric surgery. Plus, we'll explain how a woman's choice to have weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity in her children, and tell you about some tasty new vitamin treats. Click the link to see all these stories and more in this week's newscast!

Obesity is a dangerous disease that often underlies a host of other medical issues, from high blood pressure to diabetes. However, a new study by the Japanese government says that people who are overweight at...

Obesity may cause a reduction in gray matter in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh. However, researchers found no evidence of diminished mental capacity....