Monthly Archives: June 2008

New Obesity Treatment Blocks Vagus Nerve

Doctors are searching for less extreme and less invasive alternatives to bariatric surgery. Right now, there are 2 main bariatric surgery techniques. One is a bypass procedure that removes part of the stomach and reroutes the passage of food. The … Continue reading

Hearing Loss May Be Linked to Obesity and BMI

If you’re overweight, your body mass index (BMI) may be related to age-related hearing loss. The same is true of smoking and occupational noise. But surprisingly, having at least one alcoholic drink per week may actually protect your hearing. This … Continue reading