Bridge with fitness ball

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

In adjustable gastric banding, a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. Tightening the band limits how much food the stomach can hold.

Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely

Kids grow up fast. As they do we teach them as much as we can about safety. Watch this video for tips from an FDA pediatrician on teaching older kids about using medicine safely.

• Children's Health

Trelegy Ellipta: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Trelegy ellipta (fluticasone, umeclidinium, vilanterol) is used to treat COPD including bronchitis and emphysema, and it is also used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in adults.

• Trelegy Ellipta

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy involves removing part of the stomach. The remaining section is formed into a tube. This tube can't hold as much food.

Plank with fitness ball

You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the plank.