Various surgical procedures aim to treat snoring. Depending on the cause and severity, some surgeries may permanently stop snoring. Jump to Key Takeaways. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgery ...

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that alters the digestive system to help individuals with obesity lose weight by limiting food intake, nutrient absorption, or both. Globally, obesity has ...

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, exercise and medications, some might explore the idea of weight ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your options, including minimally invasive surgical treatments available ...

Weight-loss surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and some of its associated health risks. But surgery can impact mental health and well-being in surprising ways. We spoke with a ...