Diets high in fat are implicated in the development and maintenance of obesity, and obese individuals display greater preferences for high-fat foods than do their lean counterparts. Weight-reduction ...

Weight loss journeys are always incredibly difficult. And for celebrities, they work so hard on losing weight all while standing in the public eye. While changing their lifestyle and diet may work for ...

The New Year often brings about resolutions involving losing weight and getting fit. After the excess of the holiday season, we crave renewal. But what if your weight loss goals are more daunting than ...

It's not the size of the stomach that causes weight loss after a specific type of bariatric surgery, but rather a change in the gut metabolism, say researchers. They have found that following vertical ...

This surgery is for people who are obese, and suffer from obesity-related health problems. However, it is recommended as a last resort only after alternatives, such as diet and exercise, have failed.

After years of yo-yo dieting, a woman underwent a vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure. With regular gym sessions, she began seeing success post-surgery and lost 100 pounds within a year. She later ...

Many of us have struggled with our weight at one time or another. While most can get to a healthy weight with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be an option for those who are very obese and ...

New research suggests that the healthy weight and glucose control women achieve through weight-loss surgery don't necessarily translate into health benefits for their future children. New research ...

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a new non-surgical bariatric procedure that achieves a similar effect as gastric sleeve surgery. ESG requires no incisions or cutting into the stomach – the ...