Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques gwhqadmin May 3, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Dr. David Provost, faculty advisor for the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and ASMBS Executive Council member, last week traveled to Hyderabad, India to educate local surgeons on the latest bariatric procedures. As a featured presenter, Dr. Provost performed four sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and one gastric bypass revision surgery.
UK Quietly Disbands Government Obesity Panel gwhqadmin November 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity rates continue to rise across the UK at a startling pace, so why did government leaders disband the panel tasked with tackling obesity in...
Obesity Increases Risk of Injury Editor November 21, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity raises the odds of injury at home and at work, and also slows recovery time, according to a recent study....
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating Editor November 11, 2011 Patient Education Emotional eating is often a root cause of obesity. Learn how to break the cycle of emotional eating and develop healthy new habits after weight loss surgery.
Obesity Can Be Predicted in Infants, Study Shows Editor November 10, 2011 Breaking WLS News The risk of obesity can be recognized from infancy, according to new research findings, which point to two key milestones on doctors’ growth...
Flu Shot Less Effective for Obese Individuals Editor October 31, 2011 Breaking WLS News Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study....
Pill to Cure Obesity Closer to Reality Editor October 20, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A weight loss pill designed to resolve obesity may be closer to becoming reality in light of recent research that reveals how the body develops...
Obese People Should Take Personal Responsibility, British Govt Says Editor October 16, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obese people need to be more honest about how much they eat and drink, say British ministers in reference to a new government initiative to curb...
