Neurological condition linked to obesity surgery
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Some obese people who have  weight-loss surgery, particularly younger women, develop a  neurological condition most often seen in severe alcoholics and  linked to a vitamin deficiency, researchers said on Monday.
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A long-term study of people who had surgery for obesity found they lost more weight and experienced fewer obesity-related complications, including diabetes, than people who didn&#39;t have the operation.
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Obese individuals who undergo  stomach surgery may not properly absorb certain medications and  nutrients from vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements  afterwards, a review of published studies suggests.
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Oct. 28, 2004 -- Being overweight after age 40 could double a man&#39;s stroke risk, a new study shows. It&#39;s more evidence that obesity is a major -- but modifiable -- risk factor for numerous chronic health problems
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PITTSBURGH -- Thereâs new evidence that surgery to help people lose weight provides significant health benefits that could prolong life and improve quality of life.
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Obesity surgery has helped many patients lose weight and improve their health, a panel of experts told US regulators Thursday, but they added there was not enough data on how well it has worked for elderly patients covered
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NEW YORK  - Obese individuals who undergo stomach surgery may not properly absorb certain medications and nutrients from vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements afterwards, a review of published studies suggests.
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MONDAY, March 12  (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients who undergo weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass can develop a rare but serious brain condition linked to vitamin deficiency, a new study warns.
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NEW YORK  - Weight-loss surgery for severe  obesity may carry the risk of damage to the network of nerves  that runs throughout the body, researchers reported Thursday.
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Stomach reduction and gastric bypass surgery not only help the extremely obese lose weight, but they also can alleviate type 2 diabetes and return high cholesterol levels to normal, according
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Obesity raises the risk of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heartbeat that can lead to stroke and early death if not controlled, researchers said on Tuesday.
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NEW YORK  - Obese individuals who suffer a stroke are significantly less likely to be discharged home and tend to stay in the hospital longer than lean individuals who suffer a stroke, researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles have observed.
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(HealthDay News) -- Though it continues to grow in popularity among the severely obese, gastric bypass surgery should not be taken lightly.
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Women who are obese are more likely to experience brain tissue loss, an early sign of dementia, researchers find.
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CHICAGO - Obesity surgery helps patients do more than shed weight - it often cures their diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, researchers say.    The research - an analysis of 136 studies - found that such operations are more than cosmetic...
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Gastric-bypass surgery can leave people with pounds of sagging skin. For some, plastic surgery is a solution. See before-and-after photos of success stories.
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Most people who have obesity surgery not only lose a lot of weight but also experience marked improvements in health problems that are part and parcel of being extremely overweight.