University of Utah Health: Lower BMI Doesn't Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery
June 06, 2025
June 06, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Lower BMI Doesn't Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery. Here's What Does.
Key points:
* Weight-loss surgery reduces weight stigma for most patients.
* Lower weight stigma, but not lower BMI, is linked to better mental health.
* Continuing to experience weight stigma raises the risk of men . . .
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Lower BMI Doesn't Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery. Here's What Does.
Key points:
* Weight-loss surgery reduces weight stigma for most patients.
* Lower weight stigma, but not lower BMI, is linked to better mental health.
* Continuing to experience weight stigma raises the risk of men . . .