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June 18, 2025

A guide to surgical weight loss

Weight-loss surgery can be a first step toward reversing obesity and improving your quality of life. Learn more about whether it’s right for you.

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Listen to your gut about when to take probiotics

Don’t waste your money on expensive supplements unless you’re taking antibiotics or having gastrointestinal symptoms.

How to reduce your risk of a kidney stone

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Parents: Remember the ABCs of water safety for kids

Keep your kids safe around water with these three steps.

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Fact or fiction? Test your skin cancer knowledge

A Vanderbilt expert addresses common misconceptions around the sun and your skin.

A guide to getting more active

Increasing your physical activity is one of the best ways you can improve your health. Ready to get started? Read on for expert tips on making exercise a part of your healthy lifestyle.