A new study reveals that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in adolescents with morbid obesity results in a uniform reduction in BMI of approximately 37%, regardless of the degree of obesity before surgery.

This would not be the first time that public-health experts have prematurely celebrated the peak of America’s obesity crisis.

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Extremely obese people — those with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m 2 — have higher mortality rates, and most of these additional deaths are caused by cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, ...

Waltham — July 1, 2024 — For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent ...

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of ...

As an advocate for men’s health, I strive to present a comprehensive look at the benefits of healthy living, the challenge of doing so, and the larger context of American health. Now, if you’re ...

A disturbing statistic revealing the dismal state of health in America is that more than 40% of the population is obese ...