Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective interventions for chronic weight management and the treatment of obesity.

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 ...

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 ...

While all surgeries have some amount of risk, there are many noninvasive options available for weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a type of surgery that helps ...

Substantial and sustained weight loss has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cancer-related death, mainly in women.