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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data of 411 adults with T2D and obesity (mean age, 48.3 years; 63.3% women; mean BMI, 47.4) who were referred for bariatric surgery to a ...

This content is sponsored by the University of Maryland Medical System. Today, people have more weight loss options than ever before. So, when and why should someone consider weight loss surgery? WTOP ...

The new MVHS Weight Loss Center provides evaluations to determine the best treatment option for weight loss. Its services include bariatric surgery, prescription medication and nutrition counseling.