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Weight-loss surgery cuts risk of developing serious heart problems, study shows
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery can reduce the risk of developing serious health conditions such as heart attacks and type 2 diabetes, as well improve existing conditions, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine.
UK Biobank study suggests genes and environment interact to increase risk of obesity
New research shows that environmental and lifestyle factors have greatest effects on obesity in those who also carry the most obesity genes
High-fat diet in pregnancy reduces beneficial gut microbiota for offspring
Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy could alter the population of gut microbiota in offspring, which may have negative implications for nutrition and development. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Genome Medicine
Obesity on the rise in adults with a history of cancer
Obesity was found to be more prevalent in patients with a history of cancer than in the general population, and survivors of colorectal and breast cancers were particularly affected
FDA approves first-ever magnetic device for gallbladder removal
This article answers five of the most commonly asked questions about what happens immediately after gallbladder removal surgery before discharge from hospital and during the first day of gallbladder surgery recovery at home
New acid reflux treatment ends suffering, long-term cancer risk
Most of us will have a case of heartburn from time to time, but as many as 20 percent of all Americans live with a chronic condition known as GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can lead to esophageal cancer over time. Over-the-counter medications may give temporary relief from symptoms, but a unique procedure may stop the reflux for good
Colocutaneous Fistula after Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
The plug-and-patch technique is frequently used for the open repair of inguinal hernias; however, serious complications may arise on rare occasions. We present the case of a 69-year-old patient who presented with a colocutaneous fistula with the sigmoid colon 9 years after the repair of a left sliding inguinal hernia with the plug-and-patch technique
Long-term followup of type of bariatric surgery finds regain of weight, decrease in diabetes remission rates
While undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy induced weight loss and improvements in obesity-related disorders, long-term followup shows significant weight regain and a decrease in remission rates of diabetes and, to a lesser extent, other obesity- related disorders over time, according to a study published online by JAMA Surgery.
Eating on the move may trigger weight gain in dieters
The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK, found that eating while walking could make dieters overeat later on in the day, triggering more overeating than other forms of distraction such as watching TV or chatting with a friend.
Energy expenditure increases after gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery often leads to a sustained weight loss. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have found part of the explanation: the operation enhances energy expenditure such that eating actually helps the person lose weight.