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Oct 14, 2008 4:46 pm US/Pacific

Stanford Study: Gastric Bypass May Boost Smarts

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) ― In the United States, with most Americans overweight or obese, the demand for gastric bypass surgery is booming. The procedure often results in dramatic weight-loss, but a study now suggests it could also lead to increased brain power.

Stanford researchers found that gastric bypass surgery improved a patient's ability to remember, think through problems, and pay attention to details. The findings were reported Tuesday at the American College of Surgeons annual meeting held this year in San Francisco.

Our video report has more on the findings.

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