September 19, 2025

Weight-Loss Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Drugs, Study Argues

Cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are all the rage for dropping excess pounds, but weight-loss surgery might have a better impact on people’s health, a new study says.

September 17, 2025

Half Of Ozempic Weight-Loss Users Drop The Drug Within A Year

Half of people who start taking the GLP-1 weight-loss drug Ozempic drop it within a year, a new study says.

September 4, 2025

Sugar Substitutes Could Be Bad For Brain Aging, Study Argues

Artificial sweeteners like Equal and Sweet’N Low might help you cut calories, but it might be at the cost of future brain power, according to a new study.

August 19, 2025

A Doctor's Guide to Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You?

As a bariatric surgeon, I talk with patients every day about weight loss and improving their overall health. One topic that comes up more and more is intermittent fasting. You've probably heard about it from a friend, seen it on social media or read about celebrities who swear by it.

August 7, 2025

Good Weight-Loss Diets Avoid Processed Foods, Study Finds

Want to drop some pounds? Drop the ultra-processed foods, a new study says.

July 29, 2025

Diet, Exercise Can Help GLP-1 Patients Who Miss Doses

It can sometimes be tough to fill prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, given the overwhelming popularity of the breakthrough weight-loss meds.