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  • Mental Health & Weight Loss Surgery

    A new study indicates that there may be a greater need for mental health counseling before and after weight loss surgery.

  • Know the ABCs of Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, the largest organ in the body and one that helps us  digest food, convert nutrients into energy the body can use and removes toxic substances.

  • Look at Your Phone and Say ‘Ahhhhhhhh’

    Consumer experience with virtual consultations seems largely positive, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power. The survey of nearly 8,300 consumers found that 85 percent of virtual visit users were able to resolve their medical issue by using the convenient service.

  • Smaller Incisions, Quicker Recovery Among Robotic Surgery’s Benefits for Urology Patients

    Robotic surgery is increasingly used in urology, where the focus is on the male and female urinary tract, male genitals and male reproduction. Robotic surgery uses laparoscopic abdominal surgery to remove kidney stones, urine blockages and most commonly, to remove minimally invasive cancer cells in the kidneys, bladder and prostate.

  • 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.

  • Do Weight Loss Clinics Work?

    Two out of every three adults in America are either overweight or obese, but weight loss clinics may help some people get to and maintain a healthy weight long term. There are weight loss clinics and programs all over the country, and while many are credible, it’s important to do your research if you’re considering this option.

  • Why Men Don’t Go to Therapy

    From a young age, boys often are told that they need to be strong and independent, keeping their emotions and thoughts to themselves. This belief has far-reaching consequences. In the United States, men are 3.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women. The higher suicide risk is associated with men being less likely to seek help for mental health struggles.

  • Obese Women Have Higher Risk of Asthma

    It’s common knowledge that obesity increases your risk for several chronic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

  • Men Have Body Image Issues, Too

    Apparently, women aren’t the only ones who grapple with body image issues. According to a recent study, men may worry just as much about their body image as the opposite sex.

  • Do Adults Need Booster Shots?

    We all have that childhood memory of going to a doctor or clinic and getting pricked. At the time, we may have been too young to realize it was for our own good.