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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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 [...]

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Currently, the efforts of the U.S. Government and involved health care organizations are meeting the healthcare needs of about 1 million children. But as recent articles show, with the new planned coverage, the organizers hope to reach even more children within the first year. These efforts include reimbursing those doctors and registered dietitians that provide [...]

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Todd Starnes, a news radio anchor and reporter, had been diagnosed with a near-fatal heart condition. Doctors told him that open-heart surgery would be necessary to save his life. But surviving that was only the first obstacle. Todd, who was 37 at the time, also weighed 300 lbs. Needless to say, he needed to institute a [...]

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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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A recent report in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that a spouse or partner can sometimes help keep their partner’s diet on the right course, although what may seem to be helping may also be hindering their dietary changes at the same time.

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