Understanding Outpatient Surgery

Understanding Outpatient Surgery

More than 60 percent of elective surgery procedures in the United States are now performed as outpatient surgeries.

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Today's Health News
Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010

  • Smoking Cessation

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

  • Overactive Bladder (Ages 65+)


Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's

Small study reports improvement in thinking skills


FDA Seeks Reduction in Radiation From Medical Scans

Unnecessary exposure from CT scans and fluoroscopes may increase cancer risk, officials say


Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010

  • First Double Hand Transplant Patient Released From Hospital

  • HHS Secretary Challenges Health Insurer's Rate Increases

  • White House Targets Childhood Obesity

  • New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples

  • Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts

Health Tip of the Day

A Smooth Way to Go

Smoothies are a tasty way to meld fruit and milk or yogurt into a refreshing drink. Use low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, and it's an even healthier snack. Next time you make a smoothie, let the blender run a little longer than usual to whip more air into it. An air-filled smoothie will fill you up so you'll eat less later, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University.