August 19, 2025

A Doctor's Guide to Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You?

As a bariatric surgeon, I talk with patients every day about weight loss and improving their overall health. One topic that comes up more and more is intermittent fasting. You've probably heard about it from a friend, seen it on social media or read about celebrities who swear by it.

August 7, 2025

Good Weight-Loss Diets Avoid Processed Foods, Study Finds

Want to drop some pounds? Drop the ultra-processed foods, a new study says.

July 29, 2025

Diet, Exercise Can Help GLP-1 Patients Who Miss Doses

It can sometimes be tough to fill prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, given the overwhelming popularity of the breakthrough weight-loss meds.

July 17, 2025

Experts Recommend Healthy Lifestyle Changes Alongside GLP-1 Drug Use

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are so effective it might seem that a person can lose weight without doing anything at all.

June 27, 2025

Body Fat Analysis, Waist Size Potentially Better Than BMI For Assessing Health

A person’s body fat percentage provides a better estimate of their risk for early death than their body mass index (BMI), a new study says.

June 27, 2025

Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are great at promoting weight loss, but they also cause folks to lose muscle along with fat.