July 2023

Obesity is associated with a significantly higher chance of serious disease and early death than being a healthy weight, according to a survey of more than 2.8 million adults. How much does obesity increase the risk? Presented at the European Conference on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, the study found that people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 35 had a 70% higher risk of heart failure than their healthy-weight

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US, the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer), and the leading cause of death in women aged 45 to 55 years. When detected and treated early, breast cancer is usually curable. Breast cancer deaths have fallen by a third or more over the past three decades. This is partly due to the implementation of screening,

What Is Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men)? Gynecomastia is a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and men. It can happen when the balance of two hormones in your body is thrown off. If you have enlarged breasts because of fat deposits, you have a different condition called "pseudo gynecomastia." Although breasts don't develop in men the way they do in women, all boys are born with a small amount

Rectal prolapse occurs when your rectum, part of your large intestine, slips down inside your anus. It’s caused by weakening the muscles that hold it in place. Rectal prolapse may look or feel like hemorrhoids, but unlike hemorrhoids, it doesn’t go away on its own. You'll eventually need surgery to fix it. Your rectum is the end portion of your intestine as it reaches your anus. When your rectum prolapses, it

Many people blame obesity on poor dietary choices and inactivity, but it’s not always that simple. Other factors can have powerful effects on body weight and obesity, some of which are outside of a person’s control. These include genetics, environmental factors, certain medical conditions, and more. This article lists 9 compelling reasons why obesity is not just a choice. 1. Genetics and prenatal factors Health is especially important during early life, as this affects your

Anal Pain: a symptom of many conditions Pain in the anus, although it causes concern and many times one is embarrassed to talk about it, is not something rare. Usually, a visit to the specialist is enough to address the fear and solve the underlying problem with conservative means, or - when necessary - to plan its surgical treatment. The temporary, brief presence of pain in the anus is usually not due

Anti-obesity surgery and especially laparoscopic surgery when performed by specialized and experienced surgeons is extremely safe. The modern therapeutic arsenal includes various simple as well as more complex surgical techniques. Each of these specific advantages but also the corresponding disadvantages. Most prospective patients have their safety first, this should not be the only criterion for choosing major surgery. The patient's ability to comply with the information resulting from the procedure

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having just one of these conditions doesn't mean you have metabolic syndrome. But it does mean you have a greater risk of serious disease. And if you develop more