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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.
Can Bariatric Surgery Be Reversed? Sleeve, Bypass & SIPS Explained
Wondering if bariatric surgery can be reversed? Learn the differences between sleeve, bypass, and SIPS reversibility from Dr. Kudsi at UChicago | AdventHealth LaGrange, serving Naperville, Oak Brook & beyond.
What Is the Cost of Bariatric Surgery? Insurance & Self-Pay Options Explained
How much does bariatric surgery cost in Illinois? Find out about prices, insurance coverage, and self-pay options for sleeve, bypass, and SIPS at UChicago | AdventHealth LaGrange near Naperville and Oak Brook.
