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• Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure My Diabetes?

  Obesity is one of the most important factors in developing type 2 diabetes. Nearly 12 million Americans have severe obesity, which puts them at much greater risk for this chronic disease that occurs when the cells in your body become resistant to insulin.

• Can Men Get UTIs?

  A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the organs of your body that are meant to funnel urine out of your system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections are bacterial and start in the bladder, but they also can originate from the kidney, urethra or elsewhere.

• It Seems Like I Pee a Lot, Is That a Problem?

  Everyone urinates or pees several times during the day, but for some people, the urge to go to the bathroom occurs too frequently. In general, frequent urination is described as needing to go more often than you’d like, and is usually defined as needing to urinate more than eight times a day.

• How 'UroLift' Helps Men with Enlarged Prostates

  In recent years, a new medical tool called the UroLift System has helped men treat the symptoms of a non-cancerous increase in the size of their prostate — or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When a man has BPH, enlargement of the prostate can narrow their urethra, leading to difficulties with urination. While medication has been the first-line therapy for BPH in the past, UroLift has several advantages, including its limited and minor side effects. 

• The Best Way to Spring Clean Your Home (According to a Pediatrician)

  As winter recedes and spring gets closer, some parents may feel overwhelmed by the upcoming season of cleaning. After all, it’s a lot of work to dust, wash and sanitize your home! Spring cleaning is an essential part of health and wellness, so just take it step-by-step. By involving children of all ages in the chores, focusing on specific germ-ridden areas of your home and making your own non-toxic cleaners, you can ensure that this year’s spring cleaning is both safe and effective.

• 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

  The best way to deal with any medical condition — even COVID-19, the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — is by using prevention. It’s important that we do whatever we can to avoid getting sick, and that includes washing your hands thoroughly, regularly and effectively. Many viruses are transmitted by your own hands.