It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello Russo Laser ...

Are surgeons giving patients unrealistic expectations about recovery after robotic lung surgery? That's what CU Department of Surgery faculty member Robert Meguid, M.D., MPH, and surgery resident Adam ...

We know exercise can be a powerful medical intervention. Now scientists are finally starting to understand why. "What was mind-blowing to me was just how much every organ changed," said cardiologist ...

How soon can you resume normal activities after surgery? Surgeon Motaz Selim, MD, PhD, breaks down the recovery process, offering expert advice on everything from dealing with post-surgery pain to ...

Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward. Music has power. It can soothe sadness, lift depression and express joy. It ...

More than 40% of American’s are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And the epidemic isn’t slowing down, resulting in millions of people suffering from health ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

MIAMI - South Florida has become a top destination for cosmetic surgery, as people flock from all over the country to get nipped and tucked. CBS News Miami investigates how to safely navigate plastic ...

Although a combination of certain pain medications has been found to be more effective than opioids alone at managing discomfort after surgery, Black patients are less likely to receive this level of ...