Making the choice to undergo a life-changing surgical procedure can be tough; but for people who do not have insurance coverage, it proves a much more difficult decision. Dr. Nilesh Patel has been ...

A significant portion of Dr. Charlotte Hodges’ practice is fixing bariatric surgeries gone wrong. So when she received a random email from a TLC producer about a show meant to feature female surgeons ...

San Antonio-based Brooke Army Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Clinic was accredited as a “Comprehensive Center” by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, ...

50-year-old Kenneth Yerrid, of Melissa, is halfway to his weight loss goal of 90 lbs and it's only been three months. Yerrid suffered from Metabolic syndrome, a serious health condition which includes ...

Obesity is a chronic disease that leads to very poor health. A body mass index of 30 or higher is classified as obese and over 100 million people in the United States fit the class. Recent research ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...

People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood ...