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Understanding Outpatient Surgery

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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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010

  • Smoking Cessation

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

  • Overactive Bladder (Ages 65+)


Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's

Small study reports improvement in thinking skills


Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010

  • New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples

  • Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts

  • FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging

  • Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study

  • Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study


Health Tip: Getting Help for Neck Pain

When you should see a doctor

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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.