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.”

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

As we all know, the rising obesity rates are taking their toll on men and women from all backgrounds, and even age is no restriction. In fact, childhood obesity levels are skyrocketing, despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals. But the recent launch of a national initiative focused on childhood obesity may offer real hope [...]

[Read more →]

Bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgeries have been known to help resolve medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Recent studies are now showing that undergoing the weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food one can ingest can also help alleviate lower back pain in morbidly obese [...]

[Read more →]

Obesity, and the health problems it inevitably causes, is a physical and emotional dilemma that more Americans than ever are experiencing. Consider this sobering fact- according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a staggering 66% of all U.S. adults are obese or overweight. So it’s not surprising that many individuals are opting for [...]

[Read more →]