University of Maryland Medical System surgeons break down how weight loss surgery works, who qualifies and what patients can ...

A retired PA from Swindon who opted for weight loss surgery died from malnutrition following 'extreme pain,' sparking a warning about ...

Lisa Du Breuil, LICSW, and Rachel Millner, PsyD, discuss the "honeymoon period" of bariatric surgery, noting that depression and other mental health concerns may emerge after surgery.

Some people don’t lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, but a new study shows that adding a daily shot of GLP-1 drug liraglutide can help patients shed extra pounds and may reduce the need for ...

PHILADELPHIA -- At Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, surgeon Piotr Krecioch has his hands full launching a program offering surgical interventions to treat obesity. One in three ...

The battle of the bulge! With two strong contenders in the ring — surgery and medications — thousands of patients have had success shedding weight, but is there a clear champion? For many people like ...