Obesity and Your Child For some children and adolescents suffering from obesity the solution is beyond the reach of diets and exercise. It is important to pay close attention to your child as often children and adolescents do not share their feelings for fear of disappointing their parents. Bar...

An alternative in the treatment of diabetes Metabolic surgery has proven effective in controlling diabetes for moderately obese patients. Apparently, this is because food does not pass through the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum), producing changes in the hormones that co...