Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use

Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for some

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There's growing concern about the weight loss drug Meridia. A new study shows preventative surgery does help women who have cancer causing genes. A cup of coffee a day may help blood flow.

Obesity surgery defended

Weight-loss procedure for state workers raises ire. BY SARITA CHOUREY BLUFFTON TODAY COLUMBIA BUREAU COLUMBIA — Sometimes it takes more than self control to shrink an obese body.

Weight surgery 'a postcode lottery'

Thousands of patients who want weight-loss surgery are facing a postcode lottery on the NHS, data suggests. Related Stories Community service 'a holiday camp' Channel 4 to show Miliband drama Miliband 'would move party forward' Hague back to business after denial Spy’s body was found in padlocked holdall

Sydney's appetite for reduction

WEIGHT loss surgery has tripled in five years and western Sydney is at the heart of the trend.