People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood ...

A new large-scale study came to the conclusion that weight-loss surgery gives people with type 2 diabetes and obesity a healthier, more extended life than is possible using the best drugs of the ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

The battle of the bulge! With two strong contenders in the ring — surgery and medications — thousands of patients have had success shedding weight, but is there a clear champion? For many people like ...

Some people don’t lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, but a new study shows that adding a daily shot of GLP-1 drug liraglutide can help patients shed extra pounds and may reduce the need for ...

Over nearly six to ten years, individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes who had metabolic (bariatric) surgery showed significantly lower risks of death, heart events, kidney disease, and eye damage ...

Weight-loss surgery can significantly improve health, but doctors say it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. During a Wellness Month conversation, ABC7 writer and producer Brianna Sitkowski shared her ...

Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the ...