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 ...

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

Researchers have developed and are testing a small, implanted gastric balloon that people can inflate or deflate to feel full ...

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 ...

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

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

MIT researchers have developed a type of gastric balloon that can be inflated and deflated in a person's stomach to mimic the ...

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