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Bariatric surgery refers to procedures that involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. There are a variety of weight loss procedures, including: Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric Sleeve Gastric Band Surgery Gastric Balloons Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Weight loss...
Nearly a year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, we have been hearing more hopeful news as governments have begun distributing vaccines to certain priority groups, including healthcare providers, first responders and at-risk individuals,including those...
When it comes to the benefits of bariatric surgery, there’s more than meets the eye! We asked Dr. Yong Choi and Dr. James Dickerson, bariatric surgeons at the Weight Loss & Metabolic Institute at The Woodlands Hospital, to share the most common benefits their patients experience after a weight...
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System (CrMS) is a natural family planning method that identifies the fertile period during a woman’s menstrual cycle. First used in 1980, the Creighton Model has been commonly utilized to both avoid and achieve pregnancy, becoming a great tool for fertility and...
Our daily lives are filled with habits, good ones and bad ones. Think about what time you usually wake up, how you get ready for your day, what you eat, how you work, or how you spend your free time. From here, you can identify patterns. When we look at these patterns, we might see actions we like...
There’s a lot of excitement that comes with setting New Year’s resolutions. Taking a chance to improve certain aspects of our lives gives many people hope and motivation at the start of the year. You’re probably familiar with the most common New Year’s resolutions: Get in shape Eat healthier Save...
The thyroid is a gland that sits on the front of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. And while it’s only two inches long, it can control many of your body’s essential functions. Thyroid hormones are used throughout your body, affecting a wide range of activities, including metabolism, growth...
The successful testing and now distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines have been perhaps the most hopeful developments since the initial spread of the virus. But with this optimistic news comes a lot of chatter, both from qualified and unqualified sources. You've likely seen many posts about it on...
In the latest episode of The Smart Health Podcast, Kevin Keys interviewed three of our doctors about the COVID-19 vaccines. Our all-star panel includes: Dr. Syed Raza, Internal Medicine Physician, VP of Medical Operations at St. Luke’s Health–The Woodlands Hospital Dr. Charles Sims, Infectious...
As we approach the holidays, we welcome a season of giving. Choosing toys that are considered safe for your children should be a priority as you check off your gift list. Our Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group pediatricians provide tips about toys that are not safe to give this season. 1. Spinning,...
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