Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggests FRIDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — A type of therapy that helps people change their behavior seems to benefit severely obese children but not severely obese teens, new research suggests. The study included 643 Swedish youngsters (313 female and 330 male) aged 6 to...

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Hormonal benefits are gained from bariatric procedures, new study suggests By Mary Brophy Marcus FRIDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — Obese women often stop getting their periods, but new research suggests weight-loss surgery can help regulate their monthly cycles, while also stemming excessive hair growth and skin problems that often accompany significant weight gain. “Obesity...

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