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Weight loss surgery not only helps you drop pounds, it also stops you from overeating, which for many people is an addiction. But some bariatric patients transfer their food addiction to something else – like gambling, having sex, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or popping pills.

If you’re severely overweight or obese, you’re likely jolted out of sleep several times every night -- without even knowing it. Or, you may already spend your slumber hours hooked up to a CPAP machine to keep your breathing steady.

Immunizations aren’t just for preventing disease in children. Vaccinations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also can protect adults from diseases such as pneumonia, influenza and measles that cause serious illness and even death. In fact, adults who contract measles have a greater risk of death than children with measles.

Most of us realize jumping into an intense workout too fast after sitting out for several months can cause injury. For weekend warriors, that often translates to a pulled muscle or shin splints. The majority of these side effects usually resolve with rest, a heating pad or some ibuprofen.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sufferers know what it’s like to have to deal with diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fatigue. Even worse: IBD also can cause liver disease.

If you’ve had your annual flu shot and are up to date on COVID vaccines, congratulations!

The days of waiting for a doctor to inform you about test results are long gone.

Too often, people wait for a health scare before getting serious about shedding pounds.

Cholesterol is one of the most well-known, yet misunderstood, compounds found in the body. One of the biggest misconceptions is that all cholesterol is bad. The truth is that your body would fall apart without this critical component, which is essential for making cell membranes and hormones.

There are many lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of stroke – and some surprising things that put you at risk that you might not even know about.