Healthcare News
Children too young for gallstones? Not anymore!
With childhood obesity on the rise, doctors are seeing adult-like lifestyle diseases in younger patients.
Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients
Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Incidence of hernias, scoliosis, flat feet suggests link between myopia, tissue laxity
Adolescents with myopia had hernias, scoliosis and flat feet significantly more often than those without, suggesting a possible link between nearsightedness and overall connective tissue hyperlaxity, according to a study.
When Low Back Pain Unveils an Unusual Diagnosis: Persistence of Gallstones After Cholecystectomy
Persistence of biliary stones after cholecystectomy is a rare condition that requires early diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent complications.
GLP-1 drugs are helpful for children who are living with severe obesity, research finds
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists mimic the action of a hormone called GLP-1 to reduce appetite and feelings of hunger, slow the release of food from the stomach and increase feelings of fullness after eating.
Could Your Stomach Pain be Gallstones? Know the Signs.
Changing your diet to one that is low in saturated fats, sugar, and carbs and high in fiber and calcium to help reduce bile concentration.
Protein bars enriched with collagen have potential as a weight-loss aid, study finds
Research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Nutrients indicates that collagen could be a safe and effective weight-loss supplement.
Years of Skipping Breakfast and Late-Night Snacking Leave Chinese Woman with 95 Gallstones
These late-night meals often consisted of greasy foods, especially barbecued items. She would then sleep until noon, regularly skipping breakfast and eating her first meal around brunch.
Once-daily oral treatment for obesity that mimics metabolic effects of gastric bypass shows promise in study
A first-in-human study of an investigational once-daily oral treatment for obesity (SYNT-101) demonstrates positive preliminary data for the safe and effective redirection of nutrient absorption into the lower intestine, the weight loss and metabolic management mechanism behind gastric bypass surgery.
Bariatric surgery: Different benefits for people with an increased risk of diabetes
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese. Many develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other complications. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment option for significantly reducing weight and reducing the risk of complications.
