Monthly Archives June 29, 2011

Hurricane Katrina victim Monica Martin is not much of a victim after all, having reinvented herself as a successful plus-size model after weight loss surgery. Hear how Monica's extreme weight jeopardized her pregnancy, and how she overcame struggles and self-doubt to achieve true happiness.

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), also referred to as the gastric sleeve procedure, is gaining popularity as a viable weight loss surgery solution. Learn the risks and benefits of this bariatric procedure, and how results compare to the gastric bypass and Lap-Band.

Weight loss surgery may not extend the life expectancy of older men, and mortality rates following surgery may be higher for this demographic, a new study shows....

Obesity could be treatable with a vaccine designed to suppress an appetite-inducing hormone, according to a new study....

High fat diets may be linked to brain damage, according to a new study. Findings indicated that consuming a diet high in fat not only damaged neurons in laboratory rodents, but also triggered greater food...