One in three women experiences constipation after surgery, making recovery uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Anesthesia, narcotics, and limited mobility all play a role in slowing the gut. Kirtly Jones, MD...
Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Rodney Barker, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look...
Memory lapses are common with aging, but how can you tell when it is something more serious? Geriatric physician Michelle Sorweid, MD, explains the early signs of cognitive decline, why...
About 15% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the advice on how long to wait before trying again has often been inconsistent. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, explains...
Most patients spend about two days in the hospital after a hip or knee replacement and begin walking the same day of surgery. Joint replacement specialist Chris Pelt, MD, explains...
Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body鈥檚...
Preparing for surgery does not just happen in the operating room鈥攊t begins weeks before. Prehabilitation is about the steps patients can take to improve their recovery, from quitting smoking and...
Nearly half of Americans report feeling lonely, and the consequences extend far beyond emotional pain. Loneliness is tied to inflammation, weakened immunity, chronic disease, and even shortened lifespan. Kirtly Jones...
Stress and sleep have a two-way relationship: stress makes it harder to sleep, and poor sleep makes it harder to handle stress. Kelly Baron, MD, sleep expert at 人妻中出视频 of...
