Once you’ve started the process and gotten approved for bariatric surgery, it’s important to follow a pre-op diet. Failure to follow the pre-op diet could compromise the surgery.
Most problems that arise from the gallbladder are due to gallstones. However, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your gallbladder health.
A new study shows that patients reap a number of health benefits that persist long-term. They not only maintain weight loss but also have a lower incidence of diabetes and...
The University of Utah’s Diabetes and Metabolism Center (DMC) has awarded grants to seven projects designed to advance research and practices to improve outcomes for those impacted by diabetes, metabolic...
Inheriting a mutation in the APC gene leads to a nearly 100% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer. While colon cancer can be kept at bay by removing the large intestine...
The number of children and adolescents who are at an unhealthy weight is at a record high, with about 20% of Utah elementary school and high school students overweight or...
