Weight-loss surgery can significantly improve health, but doctors say it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. During a Wellness Month conversation, ABC7 writer and producer Brianna Sitkowski shared her ...

CHEWING miserably on a Cheestrings, Whitney Ainscough looks down at her concave stomach and sighs. The single mum-of-three, ...

Christie's Lap-Band surgery, performed laparoscopically, was less-invasive. May 7, 2013— -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed earlier this week that he had secretly undergone Lap-Band ...

Anyone considering the Lap-Band as a solution to their obesity might be wondering if its safe after seeing the latest news stories involving a marketing campaign and doctors associated with it. The ...

If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, exercise and medications, some might explore the idea of weight ...

The center incorporates the hospital's bariatric surgery program.