For patients who receive gender-affirming surgery, the experience can feel like a rebirth. “I decided that the old me would die on the table and then the new me would come up from it,” said Wendy ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Obese patients who have bariatric ...

The benefits of bariatric surgery can extend beyond physical weight loss and improved metabolic parameters, according to a new study finding that self-esteem surges in the first year following the ...

Vince Wescott was ready for top surgery. He had the cash saved up, he’d gotten a letter from his therapist, and he’d sent in the required photos of his chest and torso in preparation for a ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee joint. Injuries to the ACL, often ...

New weight-loss drugs are getting all the hype, but bariatric surgery is still the “gold standard” for treating obesity. But for people with obesity, semaglutide isn’t even the most effective ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a wonky eye. While my left eye looks straight ahead, my right eye looks up and out into the distance – meaning that when I’m speaking to you, it will ...