Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons Annual Conference

Generally, people who suffer from Celiac disease lose weight due to poor absorption of certain foods and minerals. However, recent research suggests that some people may experience weight-gain as a result of gluten allergy. A growing number of studies explore the relationship between Body Mass Index and the presentation of Celiac disease in patients. One…

Much scientific research is devoted to the study of cancer, its causes, treatments, and a potential cure. While some people are unfortunately born with medical conditions and genetic markers that predispose them toward developing certain types of cancers, other people develop cancer from preventable causes. A recent study from Cancer Research UK found that within…

Every year, millions of Americans suffer from migraines. These excruciating headaches can have a serious impact on a person’s life, decreasing their enjoyment of everyday activities and causing significant stress. A recent study from researchers at the University of Padova in Italy found a surprising remedy to migraines: weight loss. This study found that obese…

Not sure what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery?  This procedure, also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the size of your stomach in order to limit how much food it will hold. The goal is to help support your weight loss efforts by encouraging you to prioritize healthy foods over empty calories. After surgery,…

Obesity is one of the most significant health problems we face today.  Nearly one third of the world’s population and about 40% of the U.S. adult population is overweight or obese. Obesity has become “the new smoking” and is a leading cause of premature death due to noncommunicable disease. Bariatric Surgery Being Underutilized Doctors and…