Tag Archives: Bariatric Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery Can Increase Risk of Birth Complications: Study

October 20, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

Bariatric weight loss surgery may increase the risk of birth complications, according to the findings of a new study.
Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth, Researchers Warn

September 02, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

Having bariatric surgery before becoming pregnant appears to increase the risk of having a preterm birth, according to the findings of a new study.
Bariatric Surgery Fracture Risk Examined in New Study

July 28, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

A new study finds that severely obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of bone fracture than their peers.
Bariatric Weight Loss Sugery May Increase Fracture Risk: Study

December 29, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

A new study finds that patients who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery face a higher risk of suffering bone fractures.
Side Effects of Saxenda, Victoza May Increase Colon Cancer Risks: Study

March 10, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

Canadian researchers say tests on mice suggest that certain weight loss and diabetes drugs may increase the risk of colon cancer, particularly for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Side Effects May Carry Hidden Pregnancy Risks: Study

March 02, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

A new study found both risks and benefits for pregnant women who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery.
Advil, Motril, Other Popular Pain Meds May Slow Gastrointestinal Healing: Study

February 10, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

The findings of a new study indicate that NSAIDs can slow down healing after gastrointestinal surgery, leading to dangerous complications and internal leakage.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acute Pancreatitis Risk

January 23, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

A new study finds that bariatric surgery appears to increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery May Change How You Taste Food: Study

November 06, 2014 By: Martha Garcia

New research indicates that some bariatric surgery patients experience a loss in taste intensity, but that also contributes to their losing weight.
Gastric Bypass Linked to More Weight Loss, More Complications, Than Lap Bands: Study

November 03, 2014 By: Martha Garcia

A new study reveals that gastric bypass surgery results in more weight loss than gastric banding, but also poses more risks.

Ozempic Intestinal Blockage Warnings Added to FDA Label About Gastrointestinal Risks (Posted 4 days ago)

The FDA is requiring new label warnings to alert patients and doctors to the risk of Ozempic intestinal blockage side effects.

Lawsuit Against Uber Alleges Rideshare Service Fails to Protect Customers From Sexual Assaults (Posted 5 days ago)

Eight women have filed Uber sexual assault lawsuits, claiming the rideshare service failed to protect them from predatory drivers due to its lack of safety measures.

Families Say Camp Lejeune Settlement Fails to Address Countless Miscarriages, Birth Defects Caused By Water Contamination (Posted 6 days ago)

A new report highlights how many women and families feel left out of Camp Lejeune settlement negotiations after suffering repeated miscarriages they say were caused by miscarriages on the North Carolina military base.

Tag Archives: Bariatric Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery Can Increase Risk of Birth Complications: Study

Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth, Researchers Warn

Bariatric Surgery Fracture Risk Examined in New Study

Bariatric Weight Loss Sugery May Increase Fracture Risk: Study

Side Effects of Saxenda, Victoza May Increase Colon Cancer Risks: Study

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects May Carry Hidden Pregnancy Risks: Study

Advil, Motril, Other Popular Pain Meds May Slow Gastrointestinal Healing: Study

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acute Pancreatitis Risk

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery May Change How You Taste Food: Study

Gastric Bypass Linked to More Weight Loss, More Complications, Than Lap Bands: Study

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