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  • Attack obesity to prevent depression

    March 8, 2010

    Dutch researchers report that obese people are more likely to become depressed, and depressed people are more likely to become obese. Obesity hikes the risk of depression by 55-percent, while depression increases the risk of obesity by 58-percent. The findings are reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry.... more »
  • Researchers focus on bacterial link to obesity

    March 5, 2010

    Germs that make their home in your gut could be causing you to overeat. That's the conclusion of a study released Thursday. Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have made the link, while trying to figure out the problem of obesity. Turns out that modern advances could be making... more »
  • Obesity contributes to high mortality rate in Pueblo

    February 19, 2010

    Obesity is a contributing factor in appalling premature-death statics in Pueblo County. A new report by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation ranks the counties within each state. The mortality rank, representing length of life, is based on a measure of premature death: the years of potential life lost prior... more »
  • Many obese adults can blame their DNA

    February 9, 2010

    A new study finds some people who are severely obese are missing entire sections of their DNA. Researchers in London studied the genes of teens and adults who had learning disabilities and found they were all missing the same portion of DNA. They were also all obese. Researchers... more »
  • More proof of the need for drastic weight loss

    February 3, 2010

    New research draws a direct line between obesity and stroke -- and doctors say the heavier a person is, the higher the risk. Higher blood pressure and prevalence of diabetes among obese adults are likely the main causes of that obesity-stroke association. University of Minnesota researchers followed about... more »
  • Study: Obese getting weight-loss surgery live longer

    January 23, 2010

    A new computer model suggests most morbidly obese adults can extend their life span by undergoing bariatric surgery . Roughly 5% of the U.S. population is morbidly obese , meaning they have a BMI of 40 or higher. According to the new model, a 42 year-old woman could gain three... more »
  • A lifetime partner could lead to more weight

    January 17, 2010

    Finding a partner to spend your life with could lead to a lifetime of love, and a larger dress size! A new study from Australia finds the average 140-pound woman living with a significant other will gain 15 pounds over a decade. Add 5 more pounds if she also has... more »

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  • Dr. James B. Smith, MD, FACS & Colorado Surgery for Life presents The Lap Band System

    November 17, 2008

    If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity and suffering from related health conditions, we can help! We specialize in the LAP-BAND® System surgery and long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health. Dr. James B. Smith & Colorado... more »
  • Seminars and Support Groups

    November 17, 2008

    As part of our commitment to patient care and good clinical outcomes, we offer several educational opportunities. Patient seminars are designed to give prospective patients the opportunity to learn more about obesity surgery options such as the LAP-BAND ® System and speak with both clinical professionals and patients. Patient support... more »
  • Obesity Surgery Overview

    November 17, 2008

    Colorado Surgery For Life Obesity is emerging as a health epidemic around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is rapidly spreading across all regions and demographic groups. An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese. That figure represents more... more »
  • James B. Smith, MD, FACS

    November 17, 2008

    James B. Smith, MD, FACS raised in Colorado, graduated with honors from Notre Dome University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech School of Medicine and was a member of AOA, medical honor society. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Smith completed his... more »

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