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Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to a Longer Life (Washington Post)

Obese people are significantly less likely to die prematurely if they undergo stomach surgery to lose weight, according to two large new studies that offer the first convincing evidence that the health gains of losing weight translate into living longer.

published Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:14:18 GMT

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[DocSanae]

Finally, some very positive findings that will hold up to ctricism. I must get hold of the original NJEM article.