Question: I have an adjustable gastric band, and it's not working for me. What should I do? Answered by bariatric surgeon Corrigan McBride, MD.

Supporting someone on their weight loss journey can be a delicate balance. It involves understanding their needs, providing encouragement and avoiding any actions that might come off as nagging or judgmental.

The body mass index, or BMI, has long been the standard for assessing body composition and potential obesity-related health risks. However, the BMI has its limitations.

Most people understand that having extra weight can harm their overall health. Still, you may not know that being overweight or obese can also have an adverse impact on fertility for both men and women.

From battling hormone issues and obesity to undergoing life-changing weight-loss surgery that helped her conceive, the path to motherhood has been an extraordinary journey for Melissa Lederer, RN.

Interest in Ozempic® and Wegovy® has skyrocketed as the drugs have helped people lose weight. However, there is increasing evidence their benefits aren’t limited to weight loss.

Ozempic™ is a popular diabetes drug that also promotes weight loss. The new drug, Mounjaro®, promises the same – but is it better than Ozempic™? Read on to learn more about both drugs.

Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is the most sustainable weight-loss option over the long term and that it leads to significant improvement of medical conditions, possibly even resolution.

Although MyPlate may be new to many of us, the MyPlate diagram was introduced back in 2010 alongside the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and fully adapted in 2011. The goal? To create a more accurate visual representation of portion sizes for different food groups and to offer guidelines that may be more applicable to the everyday American.

What does it really take to lose weight? Is it just a matter of taking in fewer calories than your body uses in a day? Or are there other factors at play?