The Allurion gastric balloon—is it a quick fix for 15-20 kg weight loss?
If you are here, it means that you are trying to explore various weight loss solutions and are determined to choose the right one to achieve your weight loss goals and improve your health. Any weight loss procedure—surgical or nonsurgical—isn't a quick fix. However, a gastric balloon, a highly effective nonsurgical weight loss option, gives you a powerful head start to lose 10-15 kg over 4 months. If you capitalize on
8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity—World Obesity Day 2026
Every year on March 4, many health organizations and individuals celebrate World Obesity Day. The main goal of this day is to educate people on obesity, its related health problems, and preventative measures. On this Day of World Obesity, people also spread awareness about the myths linked to obesity. Generally, people look at obesity as a beauty concern; however, many people are ending up with complex chronic diseases due to lack
Gallbladder Stones in Pediatric Age: An Emerging Problem
Gallstone problems are more commonly observed in adults, especially people above 40 years of age. In children it is rare. However, over the past few decades, the incidence of gallstone development in children has risen greatly. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that plays an important role in the digestive system, located on the right of the upper abdomen. The key gallbladder functions include storing, concentrating, and releasing the bile
Does Cortisol Cause Belly Fat? How Stress Affects Weight Loss
Sometimes you observe increased waist size, especially during stressful times—even though you follow the same diet without any changes, you may have wondered what is going on. This is because stress is linked with belly fat, which is true—stress and weight gain are two intertwined factors. The phrase “cortisol belly" has been used very often these days and refers to the weight gain, particularly in the waist area, as a result
Can a Hernia Exist Without a Bulge?
Well, if you ask an average person about a hernia, most likely they will describe it as a visible bulge coming out of the abdomen or groin area. Though this is true in most of the cases, in some patients this visible bulge is absent. In such cases, the possibility of misdiagnosis is higher, and treatment might also be delayed. So it is important to know about these hidden hernias