A new option for obese individuals trying to lose weigh removes some food through a stomach tube and has just been approved by the FDA. Also, brain stimulation by electric shocks is becoming a more popular method to maintain alertness. And, birth control apps are making it easier for some woman to get their birth control without having to visit the doctor's office.
Guests:
- Dr. Stacy Brethauer, Bariatric Surgeon, and President-Elect,
- Dr. Andy McKinley, 鈥嶣iomedical Engineer,
- Pam Belluck, Health and Science Writer,
- Dr. Jason Hwang, Chief Medical Officer,
This show originally aired on June 29, 2016 at 11 a.m.