Surgery

More than $16 billion spent on cosmetic plastic surgery in US

A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that Americans spent more than ever before - $16 billion - on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016. The new report also ...

Surgery

By the numbers: What are the most attractive female lips?

What dimensions might create the most attractive lips in women? A new study published online by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery used focus groups and morphed computed images to try to find out because established guidelines may ...

Oncology & Cancer

Surgical options after a cancer diagnosis in one breast

Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer at 54 and had surgery to remove one breast. Her surgeon told her that it wasn't necessary to remove both breasts, because she was not at high risk for developing ...

Health

Pokemon Go and the potential for increased accidents

New research published by Oxford Medical Case Reports indicates that augmented reality games like Pokémon Go, while holding great promise to promote exercise, also increases the potential for distraction-related death.

Health

For kids playing Pokemon Go, catch these safety tips

(HealthDay)—It seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.

Health

A new roadway danger: Drivers chasing 'Pokemon Go'

(HealthDay)—Pokemon Go is becoming a dangerous distraction for drivers who are using their cars to catch the battling critters in real-world locations, researchers report.

Health

Can Pokemon Go solve the physical inactivity epidemic?

Just over a month ago, Nintendo released what has become one of the most popular video games ever created. Although Pokemon Go is somewhat old news now as it has been covered ad nauseum by the mass media, I'm really excited ...

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