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

Imagine a tiny balloon in your stomach that expands to help you feel full. Or a capsule you swallow that vibrates to tell your brain when it’s time to stop eating. MIT is breaking new ground in the ...

Protein powder is one such supplement which has become increasingly popular over recent years, with many users who want to achieve weight loss and muscle growth. Precursor lesions of pancreatic ...

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

The intragastric balloons market has gained traction as a non-surgical solution for managing obesity, one of the leading health concerns globally. These balloons, temporarily placed in the stomach to ...

MIT engineers have revealed a new gastric balloon design that can inflate on demand to make you feel full before meals.

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 ...

B ack in the early 2000s, Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-Band) was seen as the new frontier in weight loss. However, by 2019, it ...

The new method, however, would require an incision in the abdominal wall. Once the balloon is inserted, it will be connected to an external controller with the pump that's attached to the skin. If ...

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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 ...