Weight-loss surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and some of its associated health risks. But surgery can impact mental health and well-being in surprising ways. We spoke with a ...

Weight loss medication has been all over the headlines in recent months, but are they the best option to lose weight?

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

Is the promise of rapid weight loss worth having 80% of your stomach removed? It was for Remi Bader, a NYC-based influencer who became popular for her “realistic, plus-sized try-ons.” She made ...

Weight-loss surgery reduces weight stigma for most patients. Lower weight stigma, but not lower BMI, is linked to better mental health. Continuing to experience weight stigma raises the risk of mental ...

As weight-loss medications like Ozempic exploded across the U.S. over the past four years, bariatric surgeons faced a bit of an existential crisis: Were their jobs about to become obsolete? For the ...

Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the ...

The world of weight loss drugs can be confusing. There are so many types and brand names, and then there’s the big question: Does weight loss medication work? The short answer is yes. Weight loss ...

Interview of a lead researcher performing hypnosis-based simulated surgery for weight loss with promising early results.

Some people see results in the first weeks of use Factors like metabolism and lifestyle habits can affect how they work Following a healthy diet and exercise can speed up results Some people see ...

Weight-loss surgery is an effective and fairly fast means of returning to a healthy body weight. However, this surgery is recommended only for individuals that have unsuccessfully tried to lose weight ...