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Al Roker, one of America’s most beloved meteorologists and co-host of the “Today” show, recently gave us a glimpse of what’s involved in a total hip replacement surgery. From his successful surgery to being up and walking a day later, Roker demonstrates the advancements in joint replacements.

As the obesity epidemic in the United States continues to rise, a small number of teenagers are finding that traditional methods of weight loss just won’t cut it. For those adolescents with severe obesity, weight loss surgery — or bariatric surgery — may be an option. While healthy eating and exercise are recommended first when trying to lose weight, this surgery could be a life-changing (or even life-saving) choice for some obese teens.

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Flu season usually occurs between November and March, and recent reports indicate that flu cases are peaking earlier than usual this season. Flu season is more intense in the winter because the virus spreads more easily in cold air and low humidity, leading more people to get ill and transmit the virus.

Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Different from an illness, a traumatic injury is sudden, potentially severe and often requires medical attention. They are usually caused by blunt force, burns or by penetrating injury. While traumas are very serious, many of them can be prevented by paying attention to your surroundings and using common sense.

About 25 million people in the U.S. play golf, making it one of the country’s most popular sports. 

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may improve lung health and lower your risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to one recent study.

While actor Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death at age 43 was surprising to most, it wasn’t as uncommon as you might think. In recent years, rates of colon and rectal cancer have been increasing in Americans under 50, one study has found.