The branch of medicine that deals with weight management, obesity, and related health conditions.
From Greek 'baros' (weight) and 'iatrikos' (of medicine, from iatros meaning physician). The term was coined in the 1960s as obesity became recognized as a major medical condition requiring specialized treatment.
Bariatric surgery can remove up to 90% of the stomach, shrinking hunger signals in the brain—it's not just about eating less, but rewiring your body's hunger chemistry.
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