The digestive system does much more than just process food. It constantly communicates with the brain, liver, pancreas and ...

The approval marks J&J's first major step toward competing with Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic.

GLP-1 receptor agonists promote weight loss via gut-hormone mimetics that curb appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve ...

Bariatric surgery may confer greater long-term weight loss than semaglutide or tirzepatide for adults with obesity, according ...

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are cost-effective compared with no surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, according to a study published online June 15 in JAMA ...

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has recognized Rome Health Hospital with a Blue Distinction Center+ designation for its ...

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have developed a ...

Those undergoing bariatric surgery may experience an increased risk for alcohol problems due to alterations in ethanol pharmacokinetics.

The popularity of GLP-1 drugs has created a new generation of body contouring patients and a new set of challenges for ...

Bariatric surgery may increase the risk for alcohol problems, according to 2 studies recently published online.

Henry Gonzalez says accountability, calorie tracking, and consistent exercise helped him lose nearly 350 pounds and maintain ...

Instilling bupivacaine in the abdominal cavity at the end of laparoscopic bariatric surgery eases pain for up to 2 hours ...