Why an Inguinal Hernia Won’t Go Away on Its Own: 5 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
You notice a small lump in your groin while getting dressed. It doesn't hurt much, and when you lie down, it seems...
Beyond “Minimally Invasive”: Why Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Is Not Simply About Smaller Incisions
[caption id="attachment_867" align="aligncenter" width="650"] The skinny on bariatric surgery[/caption] If you or a family member is facing surgery, you may have heard these words:...
Preparing for Weight‑Loss Surgery: A Comprehensive Pre‑Op Patient Guide
Preparing for weight‑loss (bariatric) surgery is a structured medical, nutritional, and psychological process that directly influences your safety, recovery, and long‑term results. Evidence shows that patients who follow a clear pre‑operative plan lose more weight, experience fewer complications, and feel better in the first month after surgery.
Genetics and Diabetes Transplants: What You Need to Know
Genetics and Diabetes Transplants: What You Need to Know Diabetes is often described as a condition involving high blood sugar, but the full story...
Colorectal Cancer in South Africa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Why Early Detection Matters.
Colorectal Cancer in South Africa: Why Awareness and Early Detection Matter Colorectal cancer, also known as colon or rectal cancer, is one of the...
Revisional Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Why It May Be Necessary, Its Benefits, and Its Risks
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and obesity-related health conditions. For many patients, procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy,...
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome “Metabolic syndrome” is the collective term for the health factors that increase the risk of metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke,...
Global study reveals disparities in early-onset gastric cancer
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset cases—diagnosed before age 50—display unique...
Weight-loss experts predict 5 major treatment changes likely to emerge in 2026
Shift from 'simple weight loss' to 'multi-system' drugs touted as the most important change Big shifts are expected to keep reshaping the weight-loss...
Obesity and overweight
Key facts In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990,...
What happens to your weight after quitting GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs?
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. A major meta-analysis finds that patients who discontinue anti-obesity medications quickly regain weight, yet, crucially, they still retain...
New imaging technology helps Stanford Medicine surgeons reduce repeat breast surgeries
By Sarah Williams Stanford Medicine breast surgeons are the first in the country to use a new technology that lights up cancer cells left behind...