With Obesity Growing Rapidly, Many Face Mortality Without Weight Management

Obesity worldwide has reached epidemic levels. 65% of the world’s population live in countries where they are more likely to die from obesity than malnutrition.  “For the first time in the history of the world more people will die from overeating than undereating this year,” declared former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.  The Red Cross estimates there were 1.5 billion …

Will bariatric surgery help with my heartburn?

Over half of morbidly obese individuals have GERD This is related to relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter with or without the presence of a hiatal hernia. Obesity is associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure leading to increased pressure at the gastro-esophageal junction and the higher the BMI, the higher the risk of GERD. Weight loss can lead to a reduction …