Bariatric surgery, which involves reshaping the stomach so as to restrict food consumption and curb appetite, is increasingly being considered for children as rates of childhood obesity continue to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As rates of severe obesity in kids rise, more are turning to bariatric surgeries. But is it safe? Experts weigh in. (Photo: Getty; ...

Millions of children and teenagers in the U.S. are experiencing obesity, leaving them at a higher risk of developing adverse health issues as they age. A new study suggests that bariatric surgery has ...

I had gastric-bypass surgery in November 2022 and lost 85 pounds. Before I had the surgery, I talked to my daughter about the procedure and what to expect. I wanted to make sure she knew I was doing ...

Two mothers — Jen McLellan in Albuquerque, N.M., and Grace, of Bethesda, Md. — haven't met, but they share a common childhood trauma: Both came of age in the 1980s and '90s feeling burdened by shame ...

You told a story no one talks about: after kids, choosing breast reduction can relieve physical pain and restore daily freedom. If you’ve felt limited by back and shoulder pain, clothing that never ...