This article explores BMI’s history, its flaws in assessing health, and the benefits of body composition analysis, with insights on obesity, lifestyle changes, and bariatric surgery.
Body Mass Index (BMI): A Useful Tool, But Far from Perfect

This article explores BMI’s history, its flaws in assessing health, and the benefits of body composition analysis, with insights on obesity, lifestyle changes, and bariatric surgery.
Bariatric surgery is a transformative intervention for individuals struggling with obesity, offering significant weight loss and improved health outcomes. However, weight loss results can vary greatly based on several factors, including the patient’s gender and the type of surgery performed. A recent study titled “Sex- and Operation-Dependent Effects on 5-Year…
As a bariatric surgeon, I spend a lot of time explaining the various treatments available for obesity, especially the surgical options. I’m often surprised by how much confusion there is about these procedures, even among those who might benefit most from them. This inspired me to write this article, “Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: What You Need to Know.”
Bilio-Pancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch is a type of bariatric surgery that combines restrictive and malabsorptive techniques to achieve weight loss.
When discussing obesity, the immediate concerns often revolve around heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems. Very rarely we discuss obesity and cancer risk. However, emerging research sheds light on another critical aspect: the link between obesity and cancer. Mayo Clinic reports that certain cancers, including endometrial, ovarian, colon, liver, pancreatic,…
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