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Health and Wellness | June 17, 2025

Are You a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery?

Learn who qualifies for weight-loss surgery based on BMI, obesity severity and related conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

What is Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time Like?

A young Black woman celebrates her recovery after gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery.
Gastric sleeve is the most common weight-loss procedure, but not a quick fix. Recovery requires commitment to long-term healthy living.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Medical Weight Loss: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery

A young woman injects a GLP-1 medication in her waist to help with weight loss.
When diet and exercise fall short, GLP-1 meds or bariatric surgery may support lasting weight loss. Learn which option is right for you.
Weight Management | February 6, 2025

What Are the Benefits of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery?

People with severe obesity and obesity-related issues, such as type 2 diabetes, are often candidates for bariatric weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | December 10, 2024

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

A young heavyset woman researches gastric sleeve surgery on her laptop computer as she is considering the weight-loss procedure.
Gastric sleeve, the most common weight-loss procedure, helps with severe obesity by reducing stomach size to promote weight loss.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

5 Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

People lift their glasses to celebrate a festive holiday meal with healthy food displayed including pomegranates, turkey, salad and butternut squash.
During the holidays, it’s easy to overeat. Try swapping ingredients in some of your favorite dishes for healthier choices.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Can Bariatric Surgery Improve Fertility?

Bariatric surgery can have an added benefit of improving reproductive health.
Bariatric surgery can help lose excess weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It can also improve fertility. Learn how.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2023

Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery: What to Know

A Hispanic woman sits, thinking and considering bariatric surgery.
Learn about bariatric surgery and its life-changing benefits for those struggling with traditional weight-loss methods. Are you eligible?
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2023

How to Lose Weight with Medication and/or Surgery (video/podcast)

Weight-loss experts Jennie Luna, MD, and Mark Takata ,MD, discuss ways to lose weight with GLP-1 medications and/or weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023

How to Lose Belly Fat: 4 Tips for Success

If you have belly fat, chances are you have extra weight elsewhere. Follow our weight-loss tips. Remember, losing weight takes discipline.