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Natalia, who underwent a gastric sleeve surgery, dropped several dress sizes over two years. And while some of her friends ditched her after her glow-up, she still credits those who not only ...

They started wearing the sleeves the day after surgery, which is too early for lymphedema to develop. At the end of one year, 14% of the compression group had arm swelling compared to 25% in the ...

Certain drinks made from natural ingredients have been shown to be particularly effective in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) while promoting good cholesterol (HDL). Green tea is famous for its ...

Carlos Rivera, who weighed 500 pounds and was so big he struggled to walk, says his relative remarking he was "too big" ...

If you have a lung disease, one treatment option your doctor may suggest is a type of surgery called a lobectomy, which involves removing a portion of your lung called a lobe. Your lungs are made ...

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Some drinks that may help lower blood pressure in the morning include beetroot juice, tomato juice, and certain types of tea. Blood pressure is the force a person’s blood exerts on the walls of ...

Melissa wasn't able to get surgery on the NHS so she researched surgeons abroad and settled on a clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.

Drinking coffee regularly may lengthen life by nearly two years. It’s associated with a lower risk of heart and respiratory diseases, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, dementia, and major ...

A new alcohol guideline could see restrictions around popular ready-to-drink beverages tightened over a belief that it appeals to minors. Liquor and Gaming NSW is looking at new guidelines that ...