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  • The Gastric Sleeve Is A Very Popular Choice
    Once designed to be the first of a two part surgical weight loss procedure the gastric sleeve is becoming an increasingly popular choice as a stand-alone weight loss procedure.

  • Once designed to be the first of a two part surgical weight loss procedure the gastric sleeve is becoming an increasingly popular choice as a stand-alone weight loss procedure.
  • Obesity In Our Children Has Now Reached The Very Young
    We are almost beginning to accept that obesity has now become a problem not just for adults but also for children. However, it is perhaps still difficult to accept that it has now reached the very young.

  • We are almost beginning to accept that obesity has now become a problem not just for adults but also for children. However, it is perhaps still difficult to accept that it has now reached the very young.
  • Finally Something Is Being Done To Tackle Obesity In Schools
    As obesity continues to rise amongst our children and parents are starting to tackle the problem at home they are finally beginning to get some help from our schools.

  • As obesity continues to rise amongst our children and parents are starting to tackle the problem at home they are finally beginning to get some help from our schools.
  • Is Gastric Bypass Surgery The Right Solution For Obese Children?
    As obesity spreads like wildfire through the population, including children at younger and younger ages, we look at whether or not gastric bypass surgery should be a solution for child obesity.

  • As obesity spreads like wildfire through the population, including children at younger and younger ages, we look at whether or not gastric bypass surgery should be a solution for child obesity.
  • Why Are We Seeing So Many Obese Children?
    There is no doubt that childhood obesity is rising alarmingly and so we take a look at just what is causing the current epidemic.

  • There is no doubt that childhood obesity is rising alarmingly and so we take a look at just what is causing the current epidemic.
  • 4 Quick And Simple Meal Planning Tips For Families Battling Child Obesity
    Many families today are struggling with the problems of child obesity and so here we look at 4 specific tips to help you to tackle this problem when it comes to mealtimes.

  • Many families today are struggling with the problems of child obesity and so here we look at 4 specific tips to help you to tackle this problem when it comes to mealtimes.
  • 3 Reasons For Skyrocketing Child Obesity
    With child obesity at epidemic proportions in the United States today we look at the three main reasons for its meteoric rise, as well as what we can all do to reverse this trend.

  • With child obesity at epidemic proportions in the United States today we look at the three main reasons for its meteoric rise, as well as what we can all do to reverse this trend.
  • The Childhood Obesity Equation Is As Simple As A Equals B
    Understanding the current and growing problem of child obesity means understanding the basic equation underlying why we gain weight.

  • Understanding the current and growing problem of child obesity means understanding the basic equation underlying why we gain weight.
  • Could Genetics Merely Give People Another Excuse For Their Morbid Obesity?
    Research has discovered a possible genetic component that could explain why some patients do not lose weight following gastric bypass surgery. However will this prove helpful or merely hinder progress in tacking the rising problem of obesity?

  • Research has discovered a possible genetic component that could explain why some patients do not lose weight following gastric bypass surgery. However will this prove helpful or merely hinder progress in tacking the rising problem of obesity?
  • Could A Gastric Bypass Turn Your Life Around This Year?
    If you are fed up with being overweight and want a quick solution to the problem then you may well have thought about gastric bypass surgery. But is the gastric bypass really the answer to your problem?

  • If you are fed up with being overweight and want a quick solution to the problem then you may well have thought about gastric bypass surgery. But is the gastric bypass really the answer to your problem?
  • Psychological Evaluation Is Secret To Improving Weight loss Surgery Success Rates
    Despite the fact that a great deal of attention is paid to the medical aspects of bariatric surgery often far too little attention is paid to its psychological effects.

  • Despite the fact that a great deal of attention is paid to the medical aspects of bariatric surgery often far too little attention is paid to its psychological effects.
  • An Examination Of Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery
    A study of the risks encountered by individuals after bariatric surgery and just how these compare to risks recorded in the population at large.

  • A study of the risks encountered by individuals after bariatric surgery and just how these compare to risks recorded in the population at large.
  • Child Obesity And The Factors That Produce Obesity In A Child
    Obesity is a very hot topic nowadays as rates of obesity in the US and UK in particular continue to rise at an alarming rate and obesity is now commonly being seen in children. It is understandable therefore that considerable research is now going into the problem of child obesity to discover both its cause and a treatment.

  • Obesity is a very hot topic nowadays as rates of obesity in the US and UK in particular continue to rise at an alarming rate and obesity is now commonly being seen in children. It is understandable therefore that considerable research is now going into the problem of child obesity to discover both its cause and a treatment.
  • The FDA Has Finally Approved A Non-Prescription Obesity Pill
    As obesity rates continuing to sore many individuals will be happy that the Food and Drug Administration has finally got around to licensing a diet pill for obese adults. But will it really be the answer to a prayer or does this merely raise expectations and provide those who are trying to find a solution to their weight problem a hope which cannot be met?

  • As obesity rates continuing to sore many individuals will be happy that the Food and Drug Administration has finally got around to licensing a diet pill for obese adults. But will it really be the answer to a prayer or does this merely raise expectations and provide those who are trying to find a solution to their weight problem a hope which cannot be met?
  • Exactly How Does The Sleeve Gastrectomy Form Of Weight Loss Surgery Work?
    The vertical gastrectomy is a solely restrictive type of bariatric surgery which is especially suitable for extremely overweight patients as the first of a two-part weight loss plan. Its is also suitable for individuals whose present health will not permit them to undergo other forms of morbid obesity surgery.

  • The vertical gastrectomy is a solely restrictive type of bariatric surgery which is especially suitable for extremely overweight patients as the first of a two-part weight loss plan. Its is also suitable for individuals whose present health will not permit them to undergo other forms of morbid obesity surgery.
  • Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
    The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been around for many years now and, despite its age, it remains a firm favorite with many weight loss patients. In spite of its age the procedure has kept up with modern demands and many surgeons are now carrying out the operation laparoscopically.

  • The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been around for many years now and, despite its age, it remains a firm favorite with many weight loss patients. In spite of its age the procedure has kept up with modern demands and many surgeons are now carrying out the operation laparoscopically.
  • Classical Roux En Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
    Today both forms of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can be performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical techniques and, while it still remains a form of major surgery with a number of associated risks and complications, success rates in terms of both weight loss and survival are excellent.

  • Today both forms of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can be performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical techniques and, while it still remains a form of major surgery with a number of associated risks and complications, success rates in terms of both weight loss and survival are excellent.
  • Lap Band Surgery To Cure Morbid Obesity
    Although today we use the term lap band surgery, lap band is in fact the trade name of one particular gastric banding system. Here however we look at the general principles behind gastric banding weight loss surgery.

  • Although today we use the term lap band surgery, lap band is in fact the trade name of one particular gastric banding system. Here however we look at the general principles behind gastric banding weight loss surgery.
  • The Risks Of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery
    Since its introduction in the United States in 2001, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery has proved increasingly popular, not least because of the low risk and relatively few complications associated with it. There are however risks to gastric band surgery and these need to be considered carefully.

  • Since its introduction in the United States in 2001, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery has proved increasingly popular, not least because of the low risk and relatively few complications associated with it. There are however risks to gastric band surgery and these need to be considered carefully.
  • Lap Band Surgery Or A 500 Calorie Diet?
    A recent Australian study compared the use of lap band surgery and dieting and demonstrated that lap band surgery was a far superior solution to the problem of obesity. Or did it?

  • A recent Australian study compared the use of lap band surgery and dieting and demonstrated that lap band surgery was a far superior solution to the problem of obesity. Or did it?
  • Could Pure Fruit Juice Help To Lower Obesity In Children?
    It has long been held that you should not give your children pure fruit juice because it encourages weight gain, but is this really the case? A new study has provided an interesting answer.

  • It has long been held that you should not give your children pure fruit juice because it encourages weight gain, but is this really the case? A new study has provided an interesting answer.