Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by ...

What is weight loss or "bariatric" surgery, and why do I need surgery to lose weight? "Bariatrics" is a branch of medicine that relates to obesity and its associated diseases. Bariatric surgery, or ...

Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study, ...

Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the ...

The thyroid gland regulates your body weight and metabolism. Many people gain weight after thyroid removal surgery. However, some people may lose weight or not experience any weight changes. Research ...

In high school, she lost more than half her body weight through a punishing and unsustainable regimen of diet and exercise, which was celebrated by her peers and even featured in a local newspaper.