The notion of weight loss to many people who are faced with obesity is not only about looks but also about health, confidence ...

Complications resulting from medical tourism is costing the NHS up to £19,000 per patient to treat, according to a new study.

Outward medical tourism for surgery results in serious complications, creating challenges for the NHS and highlighting the ...

Credit: Getty Images Our easy-to-read fact sheet provides an overview of weight loss surgical procedures, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians ...

Weight loss surgery—also known as bariatric surgery—is a broad term that describes surgical procedures designed to help you lose weight. Weight loss surgeries do this by adjusting the stomach and ...

Complications from cosmetic and obesity surgery abroad are costing the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) nearly £20,000 per ...

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, ...