Posted - March 23, 2010
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk in Obese Women
In addition to helping obese people lose a significant amount of weight, bariatric surgery may also help obese women reduce their risk for certain cancers, according to new research. Learn More
Posted - March 23, 2010
Shorter Life Span for Obese Children?
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the long-term risks associated with childhood obesity. Specifically, researchers say, being obese as a child may double the risk of dying before the age of 55. Learn More
Posted - March 15, 2010
Alma: Lap Band Surgery
Hi, my name is Alma I had lap band surgery almost a year ago and I’ve lost 101 pounds. Prior to my surgery I was borderline diabetic, I had hypertension that was getting progressively worse. I also was having a lot of joint problems, especially in the knees and hips, and now that’s all been resolved since the weight loss. Learn More
Posted - March 14, 2010
Percentage of Overweight, Obese Americans Swells
As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, more than half of American adults are now overweight or obese. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which conducted telephone interviews with 673,000 adults between January 2008 and December 2009, 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009. Learn More
Posted - March 10, 2010
Rhonda Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
One year ago right about now, I was being wheeled into the OR to have my Gastric Bypass done. How much a year has changed! Thought I may wish to have lost a little more this year, 93 lbs is nothing short of a miracle. Learn More
Posted - March 10, 2010
Other People Are Unhealthy – Not Me
A new survey shows that while Americans may be aware of today's growing obesity problem, most people believe it's a problem affecting someone else. Learn More
Posted - March 8, 2010
Fat-Free Isn’t Trouble-Free
If you're trying to lose weight or watch your cholesterol, picking up fat-free products from the grocery store may not be as helpful as you think. Learn More
Posted - February 26, 2010
Restaurant Nutrition Labels Innacurate
Are you trying to count calories in order to lose weight? Be careful about relying on nutrition labels or calorie lists on restaurant menus for accurate calorie counts—researchers say that you could be consuming as much as twice as many calories as you think. Learn More
Posted - February 19, 2010
Get back to weight-loss basics
Diet experts have been saying for years that burning more calories than you consume is the only reliable way to lose weight. But how does counting calories lead to weight loss, and what are the best ways to cut calories? Learn More
Posted - February 16, 2010
Hospital restrictions help bariatric patients
A recent study suggests that limiting who can perform weight loss surgeries may be making the procedures safer. In 2001, there were over 70,000 weight loss surgeries performed in the U.S. The 30-day mortality rate was nearly 2%, which experts considered to be "relatively high." Learn More
