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Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control. It is commonly referred to as “getting your tubes tied.” The surgery prevents a person from getting pregnant by closing o...

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...

Measles is no small deal. Before vaccines were widespread, measles was a common childhood illness. But unlike other common infections like the flu or a cold, measles isn’t mild. Long-term consequen...