Being overweight or obese is difficult enough for adults, but for children and adolescents, it can be especially harmful, both for now and in years to come. However, new research offers hope that one type of surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap band), may greatly improve the health of teenagers struggling with morbid obesity.
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Does this sound familiar? You run out to the store for a few things, and you’re suddenly gripped in a battle for your soul – and your weight! If you’re struggling with being overweight or obesity, you know how hard it can be to control those cravings, despite the best efforts. But when do these […]

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