Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Obesity, defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses a risk to one’s health [1], is one of the most concerning public health issues that is ...

The rapid rise of GLP-1 medications, coupled with declining rates of bariatric surgery, is causing a notable shift in obesity care. Rather than shuttering, however, bariatric surgery practices are ...

Laparoscopic gastric banding is one of the least invasive weight loss surgeries available. Placing a band around your stomach can make you feel full with less food. Laparoscopic gastric banding ...

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is an effective tool for long-term weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In fact, there is a strong link between obesity and the risk of ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...