Procedures

Cupping therapy is an ancient practice with many benefits. After a session, you will often be left with marks on your body. Here's how long they take to fade.

A DEXA scan, which stands for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, allows doctors to measure the density of your bones. Here's what to expect during a DEXA scan.

It's important to follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations. Here are some of the things you should never do before undergoing plastic surgery.

Both mammograms and breast MRIs are forms of imagery that can be used in the screening process for breast cancer, but they may play different roles.

To find out what the recovery process entails following knee replacement surgery, Health Digest spoke with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kevin R. Stone.

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with ​​orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kevin R. Stone about what you can expect after undergoing ACL surgery.

An epidural is commonly used for labor pains as well as during certain surgical procedures. But there are some unexpected side effects you should be aware of.

In some cases, a vaginal cuff might be required after a hysterectomy -- a procedure that comes with benefits and risks. Here's what you need to know.

Depending on the condition, there are two main types of hysterectomy: total and partial. Here are the differences between the two procedures.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, heart specialist Dr. Issac George discusses what to expect after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.

MrBeast, a well-known YouTube personality, is jumping into the healthcare space to help those who are experiencing vision loss.

Ozzy Osbourne recently announced he will no longer be able to tour. Here's what to know about the revolutionary spinal treatment he tried to keep him going.

Vannessa Cross of TLC's "1000-lb Best Friends" describes how her life has changed since getting bariatric surgery and how it feels seeing her son on the show.

As one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty has helped countless people achieve their ideal facial appearance.

Cheese may cause these complications after surgery.

Brazilian butt lift surgery is a gluteal enhancement procedure designed to change the size, shape, and contour of your butt, and it comes with risks.

Plastic surgery is becoming less taboo and many people are sharing their nips and tucks through social media. Here's one of the latest trends to hit the scene.

LASIK eye surgery is an effective treatment to correct eye issues. However, there are issues the surgery can't solve, meaning not everyone can be a candidate.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a recommended immunization schedule for children from birth to 18 years, which is reviewed annually.

The colonoscopy procedure allows a healthcare provider uses a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine.

For twilight sedation, a doctor administers a safe local anesthetic medication to block out pain from a targeted area and a sedative to help the patient relax.

If you are getting surgery, one thing to consider is when the procedure will take place. Here's why winter might be a good time of year to get surgery.

LASIK eye surgery is helpful if your vision isn't great but you no longer want to wear glasses or contact lenses. But how long do LASIK results last?

Asking about a surgeon's experience is vital. This involves finding out many times the surgeon has performed the specific procedure you are interested in.

The IUD removal process seems so easy, you may consider doing it yourself at home. However, trying to remove your device on your own may do more harm than good.

We have everything you need to know about ablation surgery, including what it is, how it's done, when you might need it, and what the risks and benefits are.

When you think of chemotherapy, you may picture a patient on an IV. But chemo can actually be delivered in a multitude of ways. Learn more here.