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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight loss surgery linked to lower risk of cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past...

7 Oct 2017 9:57 AM GMT

There has been a rise in patients coming in for obesity treatment and bariatric surgeries. (Representational Image)

Men could become less fertile after bariatric surgery

Researchers identify elevated levels of oestrogen and deficient vit D as factors that could negatively impact semen and...

9 Sep 2017 4:32 AM GMT

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to increased risk of suicide, says study

Study reinforces need for pre-surgery mental health assessments of bariatric patients.

31 Jan 2018 2:52 AM GMT

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Weight loss surgery may halve risk of death in obese adults

Here is what a new study has found.

18 Jan 2018 3:54 AM GMT

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Bariatric surgery during adolescence may help in later life

Here is what a new study has found.

8 Jan 2018 8:55 AM GMT

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery leads to more divorces, marriages

Study shows people who had bariatric surgery were more likely to get divorced, if married, or get into new relationship,...

4 April 2018 4:06 AM GMT

Obese people who get bariatric surgery are less likely to require medication to control diabetes symptoms after. (Photo: Pixabay)

More evidence weight loss surgery can improve diabetes symptoms

Sustainable weight loss can protect patients from disease directly associated with morbid obesity such as type 2...

3 March 2018 5:17 AM GMT

Individual weight loss approaches worked well for some people and not for others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some teens may have mental health issues after weight-loss surgery

Study find after two years, roughly one in three kids had some mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety or...

12 May 2018 3:14 AM GMT

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Combat obesity with this effective treatment

Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity.

17 Sep 2018 12:59 PM GMT

Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, with morbid obesity affecting five per cent of the countrys population

Obesity bomb hits Bharat

Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century. Bariatric surgery has stood the test of time and...

6 Aug 2017 8:43 PM GMT

Body contouring surgery can range from a little bit of liposuction to a complete upper or lower body lift that removes substantial amounts of tissue (Photo: Pixabay)

Post weight-loss, body contouring surgery tied to better quality of...

Research shows that the right procedure can improve self-esteem, self-image, sex life, social performance and physical...

6 July 2017 2:32 AM GMT

Madhya Pradesh Polices inspector Daulataram Jogawat. (Photo: DC/Shripad Naik)

Mocked by Shobhaa De, obese MP cop feels 'light' post-op

According to bariatric surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who treated him, Jogawat is fine and recovering well post his...

7 March 2017 5:24 AM GMT