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Bariatric surgery is the most successful treatment available for obesity and weight loss surgery is most successful when accompanied by professional counseling. Many people who suffer from obesity use food to self-medicate, so it’s crucial for patients to understand the mental aspect of obesity and how to stay mentally healthy as well as physically healthy…

Every year, millions of Americans suffer from migraines. These excruciating headaches can have a serious impact on a person’s life, decreasing their enjoyment of everyday activities and causing significant stress. A recent study from researchers at the University of Padova in Italy found a surprising remedy to migraines: weight loss. This study found that obese…

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine system condition that affects childbearing-age women worldwide. The common symptoms of PCOS include: Enlarged ovaries with clusters of cysts Abnormal menstrual periods Infertility Excess androgen and male hair growth Obesity High insulin resistance (potentially leading to diabetes) While it’s uncertain what exactly causes PCOS, there is a…

Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…

Because many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes develop the condition as a complication of obesity, doctors have focused on treating the condition with dietary changes, exercise and medication.  Correcting the excess weight would usually improve or cure the condition.  Treating these patients with weight-loss surgery was considered a drastic treatment, reserved for those who…