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Topic: weight loss

April 19, 2024
Bariatrics Surgery Myth-Busting: 21 Myths Addressed
Rumours spread. Some rumours persist, becoming myths. Claims about people and things - surprising, spurious, consequential. Sometimes rumours become ‘facts’, received wisdom, despite the fact that not only are they unverified, but they’re actually false. This might not matter if it’s an innocuous rumour about a popstar, but when it comes to health care, the consequences can be life and death. read more about Bariatrics Surgery Myth-Busting: 21 Myths Addressed
January 25, 2024
Losing weight safely: advice from a bariatric surgeon
There are so many myths surrounding weight-loss that it's often hard to know when the advice you're being given is medically sound or if it's just another fad. We spoke to Professor Sanjay Purkayastha, Consultant General Surgeon at King Edward VII's Hospital with a specialist interest in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery to get advice on loosing weight safely. read more about Losing weight safely: advice from a bariatric surgeon
November 21, 2022
4 top tips to prevent Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a public health crisis. According to the charity Diabetes UK, of those aged over 40 in the UK, it’s estimated that 1 in 10 have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (Type 2 makes up 90% of diabetes diagnoses). Increasing numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with Type 2 as well. read more about 4 top tips to prevent Type 2 diabetes