If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to ...

Bariatric surgery is an operation that ... Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals landmark research ...

Surgical-site infections associated with bariatric surgery can be prevented with appropriate pre-operative measures including appropriate prophylactic antibiotics, adequate control of ...

For the majority of people who lose weight, keeping the weight off can be challenging. Research has shown biological, ...

When physicians speak to an overweight child they should inquire carefully about a history of physical, sexual or emotional ...

With rates of obesity and anxiety both on the rise—especially among younger Americans—new research suggests that the two ...

The U.S. currently uses five COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax. All are safe and effective against the coronavirus, especially in preventing hospitalization and death. The ...

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The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States.

What is femoral popliteal bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral arteries? Femoral popliteal bypass surgery is used to treat a blocked femoral artery. The ...

Incredible progress is being made in health and medicine – every day we learn more about how to maximize physical and mental health, treat and cure illness and disease, and live longer, happier ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Adapted from a presentation at the SLE Workshop at HSS ...