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A Technology-Based Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Examination of Six-month Follow-up Outcomes Following a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
July 12, 2026 · Obesity surgery
Key takeaway
A phone-based program helped Black adults who had weight-loss surgery drink less alcohol. This is important because it could be a simple way to help our community stay healthy after surgery.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in metabolic helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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