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Gastric bypass
Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so you aren’t able to eat as much. This means that your body absorbs less food. Common types of bariatr...
Sanitize home
How to disinfect and sanitize your home
Why home disinfection and sanitization matter Keeping your home clean does more than just make it look nice. It helps protect you and your family from getting sick. Germs can live on surfaces and s...
Power outage safety
How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as a shock when storms (tornados, hurricanes, ice storms,...
Doctor injects vaccine into a child's arm
Immunizations
Vaccinations are proven to be safe and effective, and they save lives. They are an important part of everyone’s health: babies and toddlers, school-age children, teens and pre-teens, pregnant women...
Hydration
Hydration: Why It’s So Important
Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubr...