Suicide Rises After Weight Loss Surgery

Troubled patients 50% more likely to try and take their own lives post-op

Thursday, October 08, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Suicide Risk May Rise for Some After Weight-Loss Surgery Troubled people who have weight-loss surgery are more likely to attempt suicide following the procedure, a new study suggests. These patients were about 50 percent more likely to try... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Stop Late-Night Snacking Those pre-bedtime munchies can quickly derail the benefits of healthier eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice... Read more ... More Than 730 Illnesses Reported in Latest Salmonella Outbreak A salmonella outbreak that has been linked to contaminated cucumbers imported from Mexico has now caused 732 illnesses in 35 states, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. According to the U.S... Read more ... Health Tip: Make Good Gluten-Free Choices For people with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is essential. But for those who don't have the disease, gluten-free isn't necessarily better. The Cleveland Clinic explains... Read more ... Almost 2 Million Boxes of Cheerios Recalled Almost 2 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios have been recalled by General Mills Inc. because of an incident where wheat might have been introduced in products that were labeled... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home