Morbid Obesity news from FierceHealthcare
NewsSurvey: 28 percent of hospitals have renovated to accommodate the obese
If you think your hospital has been treating higher numbers of morbidly obese patients in recent years, chances are you're not alone. Medical supplier Novation has released its 2010 Bariatric Report, Read more...
20 percent of diabetics are 100 pounds overweight, study concludes
A team of researchers with Loyola University Health System has concluded that the problem of obesity in the population of type 2 diabetics may be even worse than expected. The findings are troubling Read more...
Study: 40 percent of diabetics in remission after gastric banding
As bariatric surgeries have become more common, health plans have waffled as to whether it makes financial sense to pay for them. Now, there's a study suggesting that, yet again, the longer-term Read more...
| Press ReleasesWeight Loss and Physical Activity Improve Symptoms of GERDMayo Clinic study finds caloric restriction eases symptoms of heartburn NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a debilitating problem for sufferers -- heartburn, Read more >> |
