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(May 18, 2026) BZ article: 175 kilos – then he pulled the emergency brake

Obesity is a chronic condition with serious consequences for both physical and mental health. The new Freiburg Obesity Center focuses on early, coordinated care, treatment, and prevention—for patients like Eberhard Beck.

175 kilos—that’s when he hit the brakes

(April 20, 2026) SWR Landesschau Baden-Württemberg: Gastric Bypass Surgery

More and more people who are severely overweight are opting for what is known as gastric bypass surgery. The surgical procedure can help with long-term weight loss and improve comorbidities such as diabetes or high blood pressure. But the road to recovery is often long and fraught with significant physical and emotional challenges. On the Landesschau Baden-Württemberg program, a patient shares her experiences, hopes, and the changes she’s seen since the surgery. Topic starts at 53:45

Landesschau Baden-Württemberg, April 20, 2026

(March 5, 2026) SWR Aktuell: New Obesity Center Opens in Freiburg: Multiple Specialties Under One Roof

The Uniklinik Freiburg has established Baden-Württemberg’s first obesity center. What makes the center unique, and how will those affected benefit?

New Obesity Center Opens in Freiburg: Multiple Specialties Under One Roof

(September 25, 2025) BZ article: Gastric bypass surgery may prevent colorectal cancer

At the Uniklinik, doctors often treat both cancer and severe obesity at the same time. Researchers have now discovered that gastric bypass surgery can reduce the risk of cancer.

Freiburg researchers find that gastric bypass surgery can prevent colorectal cancer