Weight Loss Surgery UK Results

The second report of weight loss surgery in the UK has been recently published. 161 surgeons working in 137 hospitals in the UK have recorded 32,073 weight loss procedures. The breadth of cover and number of procedures reported is unprecedented and indicates the...

Bypass Affects Brain Response to Food

The effects of weight loss surgery have been extensively researched following the success of these interventions in reducing weight. This has led to discovery of changes in gut hormones which influence appetite and hunger cravings. Apart from the physical barrier...

Where to go for Help on Obesity?

As previously mentioned in my blog, social interaction and sharing of experiences is an essential adjunct to successful weight loss. In other words, if you’re trying to do it on your own through diet and exercise or whether you’re considering weight loss...

Life Expectancy with Obesity

It has been known that obesity and obesity-related health conditions have a negative impact on life expectancy, more profound on males than females, however affecting both genders generally. This study confirms these findings and estimates the average life expectancy...