Category Archives: General Weight Loss News

Expanding the Indwell Period from 6 Months to 12 Months with the Gastric Balloon Category Leader. AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. (“Apollo”) (NASDAQ:APEN), a global leader in less invasive medical devices for bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures, today announced CE (Conformité Européene) Mark approval for the ORBERA365 Managed Weight Loss System. The ORBERA365 Managed Weight Loss […]

Adjustable Gastric Banding (AGB) is a misunderstood weight loss surgical procedure that has helped thousands of patients suffering from obesity for 24 years. Most bariatric surgical procedures such as the lap-band, require multiple interventions (beginning with least invasive to more invasive) during a patient’s life, just like other chronic diseases. While the article in JAMA […]

Overweight Young Adults Risk Early Death A study published in Aug 2011 in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that being overweight at 25 years old increased the risk of early death by 21%. That risk went up to 28% if a young adult with a higher BMI (body mass index) also smoked, drank alcohol, […]

A groundbreaking study has revealed a critical connection between fatty liver disease and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This insight sheds new light on the importance of liver health in preventing metabolic disorders. Fatty Liver Disease and Its Impact on Diabetes Risk  Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is widely recognized as a […]

A study published in the British Journal of Cancer found that physical activity can reduce the risk of developing polyps by 16%, and developing large or advance polyps by 30%, and the risk of colon cancer by 25%. An analysis of studies involving over 250,000 patients, found less precancerous colon polyps in those individuals who […]

Findings published in the August 2011 issue of Hepatology, revealed that obesity may be a frequent cause of chronic liver disease progression. Liver cirrhosis, according to one study, in over 15% of cases, is caused by being overweight. Other studies showed that those suffering from liver disease due to obesity had a lower survival rate […]

According to data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2005, less than 50 percent of the population participates in “recommended” levels of physical activity. You may be wondering what exactly the “recommended” levels of physical activity are. The recommended levels of physical activity (including both the amount and intensity) differ per person’s individual […]

A new study published in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases concluded that the cost of Gastric Banding weight loss surgery was cost effective in roughly two years post-op by reductions in obesity-related medical costs in those with a history of Diabetes and in roughly four years post-op in those patients without Diabetes. […]

Protein intake is often discussed in weight management conversations because protein may help support fullness, muscle maintenance, and appetite control. Some research has suggested that whey protein, in particular, may influence hormones related to hunger and eating behavior. While protein supplements are not a replacement for long-term lifestyle changes, certain studies have explored whether whey […]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. Its symptoms, which include infertility, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularities, can have a profound impact on a woman’s quality of life. While there are medical treatments available, weight loss surgery has emerged as a compelling alternative for women struggling […]