Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties that has been widely used in many cultures for centuries. The harmful use of alcohol causes a high burden...
The tobacco epidemic is one of the greatest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 8 million people each year. More than 7 million of these deaths are ...
Gastric sleeve is used to help reduce weight as well as reduce the risk of weight-related health micro factors including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obs...
Weight regain (WR) is an important issue after the obesity surgery and may be considered a long-term complication because it can lead to recurrence of diseases associated with ob...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by intermittent cessation or reduction of respiratory airflow, which reduces alveolar aeration and respiratory failure, resulting i...
The liver is the second largest organ in the body. This organ helps process nutrients in food and beverages and purifies harmful substances from the blood. Fatty liver is also kn...
Gastric sleeve is a weight loss surgery for people who are obese. Gastric sleeve surgery is performed using a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure in which about 70% of your...
Dumping Syndrome is a medical condition in which your stomach empties its contents faster than normal into the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Dumping syndrome is a...