For millennia, people have been fascinated by human anatomy and have wanted to learn more about it. And as science advances, more and more sophisticated technology is being developed to be used in treatment procedures, with minimal side-effects and discomfort. ...
Obesity is a serious health issue often accompanied by several other medical conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease, etc. Bariatric surgery can be a life-altering procedure for people wishing to lose weight. But, aside from losing...
Hernias can affect anyone. But how can you tell if you have got one? Hernias occur due to a number of factors, which include muscle weakness, a past injury, or straining from lifting heavy stuff. In a hernia, fatty tissue or organ pushes out through a weak spot in...
You should thank your gallbladder every time you digest a meal. It is only around four inches long, but it’s large enough to accomplish its job: concentrate bile from your liver and release it into your small intestine to help break down food. You will notice the...
Yes, you do lose weight when sleeping. However, water loss via breathing and sweating accounts for the majority of this. Though people do not burn much fat while sleeping, sleep is an essential part of one’s overall well-being. Not getting enough sleep can make it...
Laparoscopy is a surgical treatment that uses a laparoscope as a tool. This tiny fiber-optic tool is introduced through the abdominal wall to allow small-scale surgery or to see the affected organs in the belly.The advantage of laparoscopic surgery is that it avoids...
