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06/11/2026

Can Natural Remedies Improve Gallbladder Health?

Eating a balanced diet with fiber and healthy fats can help prevent gallbladder disease.

06/04/2026

Timely scan could save lives of emergency department patients with blood in urine.

The WASHOUT study, presented at the European Association of Urology Congress (EAU26) in London, has found that a scan within 48 hours could reduce this risk.

05/28/2026

Tips for Losing Weight After Weight-Loss Surgery.

How to Manage Weight Loss After Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/21/2026

One molecule, two effects: A new drug concept to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.

A team led by metabolism researcher Prof Timo D. M?ller at Helmholtz Munich has developed a new approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

05/14/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2026

Antibiotics can affect the gut microbiome for several years, study shows.

Antibiotic treatments can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for a long time. A new study shows that certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes in the gut microbiome as long as four to eight years after treatment.

04/28/2026

Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery.

A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!