If you'd prefer to avoid the potential side effects of drugs such as Wegovy but would also like a less permanent option than ...

Inflated balloons that trick the stomach into feeling full have long been used for weight loss. The problem is that they become less effective the longer they stay inflated. Now, MIT engineers have ...

The balloon, composed of silicone and appropriate for inflation and deflation, is intended to help individuals manage their ...

Engineers designed a new type of gastric balloon that can be inflated and deflated as needed. It could offer an alternative for people who don't want to undergo more invasive treatments such as ...

have designed a new type of dynamic gastric balloon—a balloon that goes in the stomach—for weight loss treatment. The design, detailed in a December 3 study in the journal Device, can be ...

If successful in human trials, this new gastric balloon could offer a solution for those unsuitable for surgery or those who ...

Gastric balloons-silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach-can help people lose weight by making ...