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What It Takes To Burn The Independence Day Calories

Independence Day isn’t complete without a fireworks display and a barbeque with the all-American staple: the hot dog. This July Fourth, Americans will enjoy approximately 150 million hot dogs, enough...

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Bariatric Surgery: New Hope for Those Struggling with Obesity

In the past, weight loss surgery has been demeaned as some sort of “easy way out” for people who aren’t willing to put in the hard work of dieting and exercise. Nothing could be further from the truth....

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Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Obese Youth Have Significantly Higher Risk of...

Children who are overweight or obese face an increased risk for gallstones, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. Researchers...

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Weight Loss Surgery May Be as Equally Beneficial for Teens as for Adults

Adolescents and their parents are increasingly interested in such procedures as sleeve gastrectomy and a study conducted by Sweden’s Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg is backing them...

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Sugar Might Not Be So Sweet This Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a recent meta-analysis published by the British Medical Journal suggests that giving your loved one something sugary might not be the best way to show affection.  In the...

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery is often a Weight Loss Patient’s Best Bet

With lap band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass being just three of the procedures currently in use, patients who are considering weight loss surgery are often confused by the increasing number...

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Obesity Is American Issue, Not Political One

On the heels of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s revelation that he had weight loss surgery, a U.S. Congressman from New York announced that he too had a weight loss operation. The Buffalo News...

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Don’t Let Obesity Cramp Your Style for Another Season

Most people look forward to summer, but if you’re severely obese, active summer fun might seem like a distant dream. If exercise and reduced calorie diets have failed to produce lasting results for...

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Atkins-Style Eating Beneficial For Long-Term Weight Loss And Heart Health...

A meta-analysis released in the June issue of the British Journal of Nutrition shows that a carbohydrate-managed approach, such as the Atkins Diet, is more effective for long-term weight loss than a...

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Summertime Motivates Weight Loss For Many

Summer is a time when fad diets become the rage, with thousands of people trying to reclaim their summer bodies. Some try with small portion, frozen meals that are laden with preservatives and packed...

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