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Understanding Outpatient Surgery
More than 60 percent of elective surgery procedures in the United States are now performed as outpatient surgeries.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Highlights
Cholesterol
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans
than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating
habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep
cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
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Bariatric Surgery
If you’re more than 100 pounds overweight, bariatric surgery may be the solution for you. Use this center to learn about the different types of procedures and the risks and benefits of each.
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Children's Health
You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.
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Today's Health News
Today's Health News
Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
First Double Hand Transplant Patient Released From Hospital
HHS Secretary Challenges Health Insurer's Rate Increases
White House Targets Childhood Obesity
New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts
Health Tip of the Day
A Smooth Way to Go
Smoothies are a tasty way to meld fruit and milk or yogurt into a refreshing drink. Use low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, and it's an even healthier snack. Next time you make a smoothie, let the blender run a little longer than usual to whip more air into it. An air-filled smoothie will fill you up so you'll eat less later, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University.