Weight-loss surgery can significantly improve health, but doctors say it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. During a Wellness Month conversation, ABC7 writer and producer Brianna Sitkowski shared her ...

“Weight-loss methods, whether with pharmacotherapy or surgery, have to be mindful to avoid inducing these complications,” ...

People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data of 411 adults with T2D and obesity (mean age, 48.3 years; 63.3% women; mean BMI, 47.4) who were referred for bariatric surgery to a ...

Some people don’t lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, but a new study shows that adding a daily shot of GLP-1 drug liraglutide can help patients shed extra pounds and may reduce the need for ...

The battle of the bulge! With two strong contenders in the ring — surgery and medications — thousands of patients have had success shedding weight, but is there a clear champion? For many people like ...

The center incorporates the hospital's bariatric surgery program.