It might be hard to believe, but 60% of Australians (or about 16 million Aussies) are clinically overweight or obese. According to the Australian Institute of […]

With Dr Jason Winnett, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon   A recent analysis of the comparative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists versus metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) […]

The intersection of bariatric surgery, fertility, and pregnancy presents unique challenges and opportunities. Bariatric surgery can lead to significant weight loss, which may improve fertility and […]

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)*1 investigated more than 800 patients experiencing overweight or obesity. It found that continuing certain […]

Obesity and depression are not isolated diseases.  According to a large meta-analysis published in JAMA1, obese people are 55% more likely to develop depression, and people […]

Melbourne-based bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon Dr Jason Winnett says clinicians and patients around the world have welcomed the recent decision to redefine clinical weight loss with […]

When we talk about longevity or ‘lifespan’, we tend to think about the number of years left to live. But what is emerging as an equally […]

Bariatric surgery leads to significant changes in the body, making proper nutrition essential for long-term health. One of the biggest concerns post-surgery is protein malnutrition, which […]

Medication vs surgery – lowest surgeries on record in 8 years   “In recent times, we have seen a huge shift in the weight loss zeitgeist – […]

A 2023 Australian study reported in JAMA shows that Australians experience significant weight gain during Christmas, New Year, and Easter. As more Australians turn to Wegovy® […]