DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for ...

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 ...

I wouldn't say losing weight is an easy task, or at least, not as easy as gaining weight. Your fat loss "journey" might feel like a never-ending trip. With time, it can get boring and mentally tiring ...

Discover how bariatric surgery can change your life for the better. Explore the benefits and transformative effects.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As rates of severe obesity in kids rise, more are turning to bariatric surgeries. But is it safe? Experts weigh in. (Photo: Getty; ...

Bariatric surgeries can help people with severe obesity lose weight by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both, depending on the type of ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...

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 ...

MALAGA, Spain—Among patients with obesity or diabetes, the long-term incidence of cancer related to excess body weight doesn’t differ between those treated with an early-generation glucagon-like ...