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Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals experience significant healthcare disparities across the oncology spectrum of care. Systemic barriers, past harmful healthcare experiences and sociopolitical climate, and other impediments to accessing health care among others, combine to influence these disparities. TGD individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (‘top surgery’) face unique challenges related to breast cancer risk assessment…

During an early morning Instagram Live session on Tuesday (July 28), the rapper addressed rumors that she recently went under the knife to achieve her figure after a recent performance at New York City’s Pacha nightclub has seemingly renewed criticism about Cardi’s figure

Culture Editor Thomas Deakin shares his experience of brain surgery, explaining how it equipped him with a fresh perspective on studying and a toolkit for everyday life. 

La. (KNOE) – A new study from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and FMOL Health shows weight-loss surgery is helping young people shed pounds and improve their overall health

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation withHenry Gonzalez.It has been edited for length and clarity

The 79-year-old retired president of St. Joseph’s Hospital (now Marshfield Medical Center) spends a lot of time on the water with family and friends, sailing through the Apostle Islands off the northern coast of Wisconsin

From TV to TikTok trends, celebrity speculation to friends and family at home, chatter about weight loss medications is everywhere. Despite the buzz, it can still be a challenge for those struggling with obesity to find the support and treatment that’s best for them

Thousands of Americans who undergo a common knee surgery might be making their problems worse rather than better

Weight‑loss drugs vs bariatric surgery: Who should choose what, experts explain | Mint

This story is based on an interview with Andrew Tagliarino, 34, a hospital administrator from Long Island, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity