New research from St. Michael's hospital found patients from the lowest-income areas in Ontario had a 43% higher chance of ...

Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, commonly known as a BBL, has become one of the most talked-about cosmetic procedures of the last ...

Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrowed arteries due to atherosclerosis, which could prevent unnecessary surgeries and stents.

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...

Bariatric surgery is an extremely effective tool for obesity. The procedure’s effects on various forms of cancer is not well understood. A new review now sheds some light on the relationship between ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

Older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals, according to new research presented at the ...

The availability of second-generation obesity drugs (glucagon-like peptide 1 [GLP-1] analogues) has raised questions about the role of bariatric surgery. During its 40th annual congress in October ...

Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. In one study led by UTHealth Houston, more ...

SAN FRANCISCO — After 7 years, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains equivalent to surgery with respect to durability and safety in low-risk patients, a finding that may blunt ...