Weight Loss

An Overview of Bariatric Surgery

Learn about surgical and nonsurgical options available at UH to treat obesity.

9/13/2023 By Mujjahid Abbas, MD

A mid adult overweight woman working on the laptop at home

Obesity and Heart Health

Learn how obesity effects coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and how weight loss, especially via bariatric surgery, helps all of these diseases.

8/29/2023 By Linden Karas, MD

Man grilling prawns, meat and vegetables on barbecue in backyard

Men’s Health & Nutrition - Closing the Gap One Bite at a Time

Learn more about following good nutritional habits and daily nutritional neds for men.

6/13/2023 By Heather Butscher, MS, RDN, LD, FAND and David Yakunich, MS, RDN, LD

Healthy Eating Goal Setting

Learn how to develop long-term health goals that can make a difference.

2/7/2022 By Lizzy Traxler, MS, RDN, LD

Is Weight-loss Surgery Right for Me?

Learn the answers to common questions about weight loss surgery options and who is a candidate.

1/26/2022 By Aviv Ben-Meir, MD

Morbid Obesity - Effects on Health and Introduction to Treatment Options

Learn descriptions of morbid obesity definitions and criterion for interventions, as well an as introduction to different surgical and non-surgical options available to help them meet their weight loss goals.

5/26/2021 By Mujjahid Abbas, MD