Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets have become popular ways to lose weight among many Americans, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Lebron James. A new study, however, shows “keto-like” diets may be…
Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, includes procedures such as gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. These operations have proven to be effective treatments for obesity. Additional benefits…
Considering weight loss (bariatric) surgery? Here are some requirements and guidelines you’ll need to understand before the procedure. Candidates for bariatric surgery Body mass index (BMI) is a formula that…
Ashley Meredith began struggling with her weight in her 20s. “I was an active teenager, so it had never been a problem,” Ashley said. She remained active through college, but…
Lots of things change after bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery or WLS), but perhaps one of the most important is your diet. After bariatric surgery such as the…
The average cost of weight loss surgery in the United States ranges between $17,000 and $26,000 (without any insurance coverage), according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….
Wegovy and Ozempic are brand names for semaglutide. Ozempic was approved in 2017 for medical use in the treatment of diabetes. In 2021, Wegovy was approved for use in weight…
Weight loss surgery (WLS) could reduce risk for developing and/or dying from some cancers, according to a recent study. JAMA published the study that suggests people who have reduced body…
Losing weight while pregnant, other than in the early weeks, is not healthy for you or your baby. Dieting, trying to stay the same weight or losing weight in the…
Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight and have at least one weight-related…
You shut the door after the last trick-or-treater has been treated, and DING DONG! It’s the holiday season calling! Read on for tips to get through the holidays with more…
What is a liver-shrinking diet and why do you need it? Your doctor might tell you to follow this type of diet if you are preparing for bariatric (weight loss)…