FDA approves swallowable Allurion Gastric Balloon for weight loss in adults with obesity who failed prior lifestyle programs.

Height, an attribute that is largely set by adolescence, can be a sensitive issue for those who consider themselves short.

Following in the footsteps of Phathom Pharmaceuticals' and Allergan Aesthetics’ own partnerships with “Saturday Night Live” stars, Teva Pharmaceuticals is turning to a famous funnyman to tackle a ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. When endocrinologist Mary Elizabeth Patti looks ...

Digital health equity gaps exist in patient portal engagement, even among older adults with chronic conditions who could benefit most from digital tools, according to research in the American Journal ...

ChatGPT is rapidly emerging as a new waypoint in the patient journey, with millions of Americans using the generative AI tool to research symptoms, prepare for appointments, navigate insurance and ...

A patient has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against San Diego-based Sharp Healthcare for using ambient AI during his clinical visit without his consent, according to reporting by KPBS Public ...

Bariatric surgery is no simple thing. It requires preparation and an understanding of post-operative realities. Still, it can be an effective, safe, and enduring therapy for weight loss — but only for ...

From fitness goals to cutting back on sugar, there's no shortage of new year resolutions. Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Christopher Reising and Dr. Daniel Prior from Saint Alphonsus to discuss ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In recent years, use of obesity drugs has increased, while bariatric surgery has decreased. In a new analysis, ...