Patients sought better condition, self-esteem, activity levels SATURDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery to treat obesity not only improves people’s health, but also benefits their relationships and social lives, a new study finds. Researchers from Arizona State University questioned more than 200 adults who underwent weight-loss surgery about their surgical results as well...

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Check your family history (HealthDay News) — Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that form in the gallbladder, causing pain and discomfort. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says risk factors for developing gallstones include: Being a woman, especially if you are pregnant, taking birth control pills or on hormone replacement therapy. Having a family...

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