The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
Bariatric surgery is a one-time procedure that delivers transformative, long-term results, while GLP-1 medications require expensive, lifelong monthly injections.
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Abdominal obesity and muscle loss increase the risk of death by 83% after age 50, study finds
A study by researchers at the Federal University of S?o Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, concluded that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss increases the risk of death by 83%, compared to people without these conditions.
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Head-to-head study shows bariatric surgery superior to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass were associated with about five-times more weight loss than weekly injections of GLP-1 receptor agonists semaglutide or tirzepatide
Study: Bariatric surgery triggers 'substantial' weight loss, improves lung function, possible treatment for obese asthma
Bariatric surgery, a surgical procedure to alter the digestive system or reduce stomach size, triggers "substantial weight loss and improves lung function," according to researchers from the University of Vermont.
Obesity plays key role in children's sleep apnea
Obesity and older age are significant predictors of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health found.
