Parents Underestimate Fast Food Calories
The majority of parents underestimate the calorie content in their kids’ fast food meals, according to a new study. 72% of the parents in the study low-balled the [...]
Can Weight Loss Surgery Resolve Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where a person might stop breathing for several seconds while sleeping. There are many mechanisms that can contribute to OSA [...]
Difference Between Lap Band and Liposuction
Liposuction is a popular type of plastic surgery. Although sometimes people think it is a type of bariatric surgery, it is not. Unlike bariatric surgery, liposuction is [...]
Diabetes Improvement Seen with Lap Band
Reducing Body Mass Index (BMI) can dramatically decrease an obese person's risk of diabetes, regardless of initial weight, according to a new study. Scientists at the National [...]