To understand the link between obesity and cancer risk, and the health implications of excess body weight, we must first understand how to define obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health is impaired” [1].
What does having bariatric surgery say about you? And what will others think? In her continuing series, "What's your story?" Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie sheds light on these tough questions. In my last blog post, I went explained my belief that we each have a story to tell about
15 Reasons To Stop Drinking Soda The next time you go grocery shopping, you should consider skipping the soda aisle. These 15 facts should motivate you to just "walk on by"! 1. Soda will increase your cholesterol levels by up to 11% 2. Thanks to the sugar and acid
The Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2013: WLS Leads the List! After more than 110 Cleveland Clinic experts nominated 150 emerging technologies to compete for the top 10 breakthrough device and therapy innovations for 2013, the top 10 list has been revealed and weight loss surgery is in the forefront.
