Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Can Cut Deaths From Heart Attacks, Strokes

There have been so many reports on the pros/cons of weight loss surgery over the years. This seems like some good news for a change. I think it is important that people do their due diligence in terms of research to find which process would be best for them.

Most patients who undergo bariatric surgery lose weight and experience other health benefits. They have less heart disease, diabetes and cancer than their obese counterparts who don't have the surgery.

Now, researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden find bariatric surgery also reduces deaths from cardiovascular causes, such as heart attacks and strokes.

In the study, more than 2,000 middle-aged obese people underwent surgery. They were then compared with an equal number of similar people who didn't have surgery and received healthcare as usual.

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