WVU Medicine is playing a lead role in a national clinical study of a minimally invasive surgical procedure for people who've ...

The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in Malaysia is a growing concern, with statistics revealing that ...

Thomas Shaknovsky allegedly removed a man’s liver instead of his spleen, and then the Florida hospital repeatedly lied about ...

Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique, has transformed surgical procedures in high-income countries. This ...

The Allurion swallowable intragastric balloon offers a safe, effective and minimally invasive method of losing weight.

The link between obesity and cancer is undeniable, with excess fat cells acting as a catalyst for tumor development. While ...

The WVU Medicine Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery clinic has opened at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va., The Journal reported Jan. 30.

New research shows bariatric surgery's powerful impact on liver health, reducing fatty liver disease risk and improving ...

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and ...

A novel study showed that spontaneous neural activity and functional connectivity in certain brain regions correlated with ...

What is stenosis after gastric bypass surgery? After gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, the new connection between the stomach pouch and the small intestine may narrow. This is called an ...

At UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery Department, patients embark on a journey toward better health that goes beyond weight loss ...