Men and women considering undergoing weight loss surgery may be in store for a state-of-the-art holiday gift. San Antonio’s own medical professionals are offering a much less-invasive surgical procedure; one that requires little more than a single, tiny incision!
Known as “gastric sleeve surgery,” this remarkable procedure is considered the midway point between gastric bypass surgery [...]

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The road to overcoming obesity rates has been filled with speed bumps. But thanks to  Medicare, patients will have to work even harder to receive coverage for bariatric surgery.
According to the a memorandum released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency has restructured the requirements for senior citizens to receive coverage for [...]

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The 2002 documentary Super Size Me dealt a devastating blow to junk food fans, and the fast food industry, in general. But it now appears that this documentary may have had a powerful impact on the diet industry, specifically cleansing diets.
The movie’s director, Morgan Spurlock, ate nothing but McDonalds’ meals three times a day, for [...]

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Are you obese, and considering having a baby? If so, here’s another reason to consider weight loss surgery. New research suggests that these procedures may actually increase the chances of getting pregnant. In fact, women who become pregnant after weight loss surgery were shown to be healthier, in general.
According to a study recently published in [...]

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