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Mother's Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk of Obesity for Offspring
Overweight mothers who undergo bariatric surgery may pass on genetic advantages for their offspring, according to new research published in PNAS. The study showed that the children of women who underwent weight-loss surgery were less likely to suffer from obesity when compared to their older s... Read More
Expanded Group of Patients Eligible for Safe and Effective Bariatric Surgery
Lap band surgery is now considered safe and effective in an expanded group of patients, not only in individuals considered morbidly obese. This conclusion has been reached in a recent study published in the journal Obesity. The findings suggest that the procedure may aid in intervening before ... Read More
Obesity Surgery Changes Hormones to Provide Relief of Diabetes Symptoms
Bariatric surgery changes the hormones and amino acids produced during the digestive process, hinting at the mechanisms by which the surgery eliminates the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society%u2019s Journal of Clinical Endo... Read More
Portion Size Influences How Much We Eat More Than Any other Factor
Bigger servings compel us to eat more, even when we are taught about the impact of portion size on consumption. This is according to investigators from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Individuals who have learned to engage in mindful eating, are still eating much more food than t... Read More
Pancreatic Function Restored through Bariatric Surgery
Cleveland researchers have discovered that gastric bypass surgery was able to reverse diabetes by uniquely restoring pancreatic function in moderately obese patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Their substudy examined the STAMPEDE trial (Surgical Therapy And Medications Potentially Erad... Read More
Cardiovascular Abnormalities May Be Treated Through Bariatric Surgery in Obese Adolescents
For many of the adolescents who suffer from extreme obesity, diet and exercise alone are often not enough for them to lose sufficient weight. Some of those teens will require weight loss surgery to improve their overall health. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric ... Read More
Bariatric Surgery before Pregnancy Results in Offspring with Healthier Hearts
Children born to moms who have lost a significant amount of weight following bariatric surgery have less cardiovascular risk factors when compared to their siblings who were born before the weight loss procedure.This occurrence is because the metabolic changes and weight loss that occurs after... Read More
Women Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery Should Avoid Pregnancy for At Least One Year
Women who undergo bariatric surgery should postpone any attempts to get pregnant for at least one year. The finding was the result of a review that examined previous research to determine the benefits, safety, and restrictions relating to bariatric surgery in the management of patients before,... Read More
Increased Weight Loss a Result of Gastric Bypass Surgery Follow Ups
Gastric bypass patients who were involved in five follow-up office visits in a period of two years as recommended by their surgeons saw close to twice of much weight loss (113 lbs. vs. 57 lbs.) when compared to patients who participated in only two follow up visits. This is according to a Univ... Read More
Bariatric Surgery Patients Capable of Undergoing Heavy Exercise
Bariatric surgery patients are capable of undergoing a rigorous exercise program following the procedure. This is important for continuing to lose weight and avoid regaining weight, according to a study from UT Southwestern Medical Center and published in the journal Obesity. Read More
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