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No benefit from faecal microbiota transplantation before bariatric surgery
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from a lean donor does not reduce body weight or improve the results of bariatric surgery among...


Post-surgical improvements in body image not maintained
Body image improves after bariatric surgery, however, the effect is only temporary was not maintained for five years after surgery,...


Possible neural link between early life trauma and binge-eating disorder
Scientists from Virginia Tech has identified how early life trauma may change the brain to increase the risk of binge eating later in...


Boston Scientific agree to acquire Apollo Endosurgery for US$615 million
Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apollo Endosurgery, for a cash price of $10 per share, reflecting an...


Bariatric and metabolic surgery reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes
Bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) can reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study that investigated women’s pregnancy...


Rates of spinal disorders and procedures lower after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery lowered the rates of documented spinal disorders and procedures, as well as reducing the overall rate of healthcare...


Bariatric surgery lowers cardiovascular disease risk
Adults with severe obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who underwent bariatric surgery appeared to have a lower...


Time from bariatric surgery-to-birth has no impact health outcomes of children
The time from bariatric surgery-to-birth had no relevant impact on the assessed health outcomes of the children, according to researchers...


STEP TEENS: semaglutide shows weight loss in adolescents
Semaglutide is effective in helping adolescents lose weight and improves cardiac health, according to a study, ‘Once-Weekly Semaglutide...


The status of obesity and bariatric surgery in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the highest obesity rates in the world, with 2017-18 data from the Global Obesity Observatory...
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