Eight months of trying to improve his health achieved dramatic results. But it was just not enough. Heart tests on Al Goldstein found at least five severe heart blockages. Several arteries were closed ...

Through a surgical opening slightly larger than a lemon, Dr. James D. Fonger eyes the pinkish, left side of a beating heart. In the space of three hours, he cuts through a few inches of fat and muscle ...

For many, the thought of heart bypass surgery comes with the fear of slowing down, giving up adventures, and leading a restricted life. But the truth is quite different—bypass surgery is not the end ...

What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery? Gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery used to treat obesity and related health conditions. It works by changing your stomach and small intestine in a way that ...

Depression is relatively common in patients who undergo heart bypass surgery, and a new study finds that short-term use of antidepressants may aid patients' recovery. "Depression among patients ...

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are two types of weight loss surgery. They are effective for weight loss and for managing metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Metabolic disorders disrupt the ...