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Data Shows Weight-Loss Surgery Is Getting More Common Among Kids and Teenagers

According to new research, weight loss surgery has become a more popular way to treat obesity, which affects millions of kids and teenagers in the US. Since 2016, more children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 have undergone metabolic and…

June 1, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

More and More Children are Getting Weight Loss Surgery

New statistics indicate that more and more children need to go through surgery in order to get rid of excess weight. The situation is so worrying that over the course of only five years, the number of such surgeries has…

May 31, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

40-Year Study Finds that Weight Loss Surgery Significantly Lowers Premature Death Risk

According to a 40-year study that included 22,000 people who underwent bariatric surgery in Utah, the procedure is able to significantly reduce the risk of premature death, especially when caused by conditions linked to obesity such as diabetes, heart disease…

January 29, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

What Are The Different Types of Weight Loss Surgery?

There are many different types of weight loss surgery available to those who are obese or overweight and looking to improve their health. Each type of surgery has its own set of risks and benefits, so it’s important to consult…

January 17, 2023 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Let’s Compare: Weight loss surgery in the UK vs Weight loss surgery in Latvia

In this article, we will be talking about weight loss surgery in the UK and comparing it with weight loss surgery in Latvia, with stress on the latter. Why are we doing this in the first place? Well, obesity…

November 28, 2022 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Study Says that Weight-Loss Surgery is Better than Medication for Obese Teens

A new study has found out that weight-loss surgery is better for teens that are obese and suffer from diabetes, rather than medication and a lifestyle change. They found that the bariatric surgery was better than the before mentioned options.…

March 22, 2018 ·by Asheley Rice· 0