Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

Surgery might be a physical event, but it’s a mental and emotional one, too. Even if the procedure is routine, it can bring up real fears of pain and the unknown. That kind of stress doesn’t always ...

Exercising, eating a healthy diet, and having social support in the weeks before a surgery can reduce the risk of complications and boost recovery, a new study found. These strategies are known as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as long ...

Exercise and nutritional prehabilitation, as well as multicomponent interventions that include exercise, are associated with lower complication rates and possible improvements in other outcomes among ...

A shout-out to the 26 registered dietitian nutritionists who volunteered their time and expertise to help Kay Craven and her ...

A hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is a standard procedure for women experiencing various gynecological issues. While the surgery is often successful, proper preparation can ...

Whether you're after a fresh look, easier breathing or both, rhinoplasty—also known as a nose job—can help you get there. But ...

When planning a surgery for your child, within UTMB Health’s pediatric units you will find teams that are specially trained to support you and you child through the process. Houston Life went inside ...

Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is one of the options available to some people to help with excess body weight.

IDAHO FALLS – For the last five-and-a-half years, Emily Farmer has unknowingly lived with her skull not fully attached to her body. Now she's preparing for a life-altering surgery to fix it. The ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy plans to be back at work in Washington two weeks after his surgery, scheduled for Nov. 13.