Robilynn Anders-Sterk is a poster child for weight-loss surgery—and she's helping others who want longer, healthier lives.
Mike Bowman had been a virtual shut-in—until weight-loss surgery gave him back his life.
Study sees connection between the two even without other conditions such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
After cardiac arrest at age 25 and heart failure at age 31, Rick Eding is waiting patiently for the transplant that could save his life.
Yes, the body rebels against extreme weight loss, but don't give up! Experts offer suggestions for how to keep the pounds off in the long term.
A patient's commitment to lifestyle changes and continued follow-up are key to achieving best results.
If pounds stayed off, bladder control improvement was seen years later.
Weight-loss surgeries in the United States lead to greater demand for cosmetic surgery.
Weight-loss breakthroughs help, but they’re not the ultimate long-term solution to obesity.
Bariatric surgery drastically cuts risk of developing type 2 diabetes, study finds.
Researchers find patients who have surgery are half as likely to die a decade after procedure.
Knowledge is power when it comes to your weight and your health.
