Overweight & Obesity

FDA issues warning about balloon obesity treatments

(HealthDay)—Fluid-filled balloons placed in the stomach to treat obesity have been linked to serious complications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports.

Surgery

A balloon in a pill leads to weight loss

After trying countless exercise and weight-loss programs, Sherry Vukman tried a new strategy to shed some pounds - swallowing a balloon.

Medications

Drug-coated balloon catheter approved

(HealthDay)—The first drug-coated balloon catheter designed to clear narrowed or blocked arteries in the thigh and knee has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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