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News | December 30, 2019

Bariatric Surgery Offers Weight-Loss Options (video)

Scripps experts discuss the obesity epidemic and weight-loss surgery options. Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are the most common.
News | January 4, 2017

Scripps Expert Weighs in on New Ranking of Diets

Project Dulce, a diabetes care and education program, received sponsorship from San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU).
Once again, U.S. News & World Report started the new year with its annual ranking of the best diets.
News | June 1, 2018

Which Weight Loss Strategies Really Work?

A measurement tape wraps around a green apple and salad bowl, representing weight loss truths and myths.
A Scripps endocrinologist and nationally renowned weight loss expert explains what works and what doesn't when it comes to weight loss.
News | October 14, 2019

What Is The Keto Diet? (video)

A Scripps weight loss expert discusses the pros and cons of the keto diet and answers the question: What does it mean to be in ketosis?
News | June 16, 2015

Scripps Physician Weighs in on Study Linking Trans Fats and Memory Loss

Curb comfort foods and stop stress eating.
Scripps Clinic physician says a new study linking consumption of trans fats to memory loss in men 45 and younger are inconclusive.
News | June 12, 2017

Weight Often Problem After Quitting Smoking

One side effect from the largely successful campaign to reduce smoking has been weight gain by some people after they kick the habit.
News | May 10, 2017

Scripps Expert Says Procedure Offers New Weight Loss Option

Enroll in a class to learn about surgical weight loss options.
Scripps weight loss expert comments on clinical trial results for an experimental stomach banding procedure.
News | March 23, 2017

Scripps Expert Weighs In On Diet Pills In Elle Magazine Article

Enroll in a class to learn about surgical weight loss options.
Elle magazine recently took a look at four diet pills, the first ones to approved by the Food and Drug Administration since the mid-1990s.
News | January 14, 2015

FDA Approves Device for Weight Loss

New device approved for weight management. Dr. Takata and Dr. Fujioka, Scripps weight management specialists, gave their thoughts to Sci-Tech Today.
On Jan. 15 the Food and Drug Administration approved a vagal nerve stimulator for the treatment of obesity.
News | December 28, 2009

New Survey Shows San Diegans' Top 5 Personal Health Goals for 2010

A Scripps survey reveals the top five personal health goals for San Diegans in 2010. Topping the list are more diligent exercise routines and weight loss.
News | August 10, 2009

Investigational Obesity Drug Proven Effective in Late-Stage Clinical Trials Led by Scripps Researcher

In one trial, 48 percent of obese patients on Contrave lost at least 5 percent of their body weight.