By the time your eyes finish scanning this line, someone in Punjab just checked their sugar levels after skipping breakfast - ...

For people beginning their weight loss journey, a combination of physical activity and a healthy diet – such as the ...

Dr Rowan French insists lasting weight loss can only be achieved through a balanced approach to psychology, exercise and nutrition.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has launched a new bariatric surgery program at Lincoln Hospital, located in New York City. According to a July 10 news release, the new program will offer a range of ...

Black adults who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy had a lower total weight loss and higher HbA1c after surgery than white and ...

Weight-loss surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and some of its associated health risks. But surgery can impact mental health and well-being in surprising ways.

NYU Langone expands access to primary care, surgery, cardiology and more in Middle Island and Patchogue to enhance healthcare in Suffolk County.

Results reveal that weight loss has significant effects on cellular processes that are known to affect metabolic health and ...

Obesity in itself is not a contraindication to radical prostatectomy, but it remains a risk factor for poor overall survival. Although obesity increases the technical complexity of radical ...

To improve access to care, many professional organizations have advocated for classifying obesity as a disease. However, the ...

Robotic surgical assistants, enhanced imaging, and AI-assisted diagnostics are changing the landscape for doctors and the outcomes for patients, including at Southern Medical Center in Nashua. Here’s ...

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