Coronary angioplasty

Evenity: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Many women face the silent challenge of weakening bones after menopause. This condition, called osteoporosis, occurs when the natural process of bone breakdown and rebuilding becomes unbalanced, leaving bones fragile and more prone to fractures.

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Plank with fitness ball

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

Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays

Medical X-rays are an important tool for diagnosing and treating diseases, but they pose a small risk from radiation. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk in this FDA Consumer Update video.

Start at the Store: Prevent Foodborne Illness

By starting at the store with safe food handling practice, consumers can play a major role in preventing foodborne illness. In this new Consumer Update video, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides tips for keeping food safe while guiding viewers through a grocery store.

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is a surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and the intestine to limit food intake and absorption.