Weight loss surgery 'more effective than diet and exercise'

To maintain a healthy weight, medical professionals emphasize that diet and exercise are key. But a new study suggests that for those who are obese, weight-loss surgery is more effective at reducing body weight, compared with non-surgical methods. The findings, published in the BMJ, suggest that weight-loss surgery also increases remission rates of obese patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows weight loss surgery is gaining popularity...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news