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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If you suffer from asthma, you know that there are many “triggers” that can set off your symptoms. For instance, you know to stay away from animal hair, pollen, dust mites, mold, and chemicals, all of which can affect how you feel on a given day. But did you know that how you deal with [...]

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There was an interesting article that recently appeared in The New York Times Magazine about the advent of bariatric surgery, which was likened to what economists call a “commitment device-a means with which to lock yourself into a course of action that you might not otherwise choose but that produces a desired result.”

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An interesting article in the New York Times appeared in January regarding a recent scientific study, which shows that people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the past 2 years now have a way to rid themselves of the disease, possibly for good: weight-loss surgery.

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Today, diabetes represents a real and dangerous health threat, especially for overweight and obese men, women and children. But a growing body of research may offer hope in the form of a surgical solution — weight loss surgery, specifically — to this global health epidemic.
Researchers have found that undergoing bariatric surgery may effectively eliminate ALL [...]

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A recent study has shown that two obesity-related genetic variations have been associated with higher body mass index (BMI) among those that suffer from morbid obesity (BMI of 40 or higher) that undergo bariatric weigh-loss procedures to help lose weight. However, a consistent variable that determines the success of these surgeries in keeping off the [...]

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Are you considering weight loss surgery? Or, have you already undergone a procedure? Either way, you need to “bone up” on certain health-related matters. A growing body of research shows that overweight and/or obese patients need to be informed of the long-term condition of their bones.
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical [...]

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Are you waking up just as wiped out as you were the night before? Has your significant other grown “tired” of your loud and excessive snoring? Bad news; you may be suffering from sleep apnea. And while it can affect anyone, the overweight and/or obese are definitely at risk for this condition.
However, a new study [...]

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No matter how you slice it, there’s a psychological element when it comes to weight maintenance. You have to acknowledge that you have a problem. Only then can you take the necessary steps to become healthier. But all of your hard work is worthless if you replace your eating addiction with another craving; the need [...]

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As you well know, the valuable health benefits of weight loss surgery have been proven time and time again. However, there are potential drawbacks to consider. Now, new research suggests that morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric procedures may face an increased risk of developing a hernia.
A ground-breaking study explored the connection between undergoing rapid and [...]

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