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The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Reducing the Global Obesity Epidemic

2023-09-25T09:31:46+10:00Blog, Bariatic surgery|

According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016, and these days it seems as though the epidemic is continually escalating. With more than 1 billion people worldwide – including adolescents and children – currently classified as obese, at least 167 million are expected to face declining health by the year 2025. It affects populations across income brackets and age groups, posing considerable challenges to global health systems.  An issue like this can’t be solved overnight, but for anyone who is currently battling obesity, it may come as a relief to know there are effective treatment options available. Bariatric surgery is one way to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of obesity. By improving your health outcomes, [...]

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The Counterintuitive Reason Why Gallbladder Removal Can Improve Digestion

2023-09-25T09:31:07+10:00Blog|

The gallbladder is an often overlooked organ. It’s not considered essential as the human body can thrive without it, and for the most part, we don’t tend to give it much thought. However, when this little organ malfunctions or develops diseases, there’s no overlooking the symptoms. A small pear shaped organ, the gallbladder sits underneath our liver. Its primary function is to store bile – a digestive fluid – which it then releases into the small intestine to aid with the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. So how is it that we can remove the gallbladder without crippling our digestive system? And can this procedure actually be beneficial for digestion? It might sound counterintuitive, but read on to learn more about the [...]

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