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1. Everything You Need to Know About Hernia Repair

   Here is what hernia repair actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Avery Lindqvist•February 2, 2012

2. Stitches, Explained

   Researchers have learned a lot about stitches in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Marcus Oyelaran•February 1, 2012

3. What Experts Say About Anesthesia

   What causes the changes linked to anesthesia, how LASIK fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Elena Castellanos•February 1, 2012

4. When to See a Doctor About Angioplasty

   What causes the changes linked to angioplasty, how stitches fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Lucia Ferreira•February 1, 2012

5. How Knee Replacements and Stitches Are Linked

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains knee replacements in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Grace Adeyemi•January 31, 2012

6. Common Myths About Anesthesia

   What causes the changes linked to anesthesia, how stitches fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Theo Nakamura•January 31, 2012

7. Warning Signs Linked to Root Canals

   Many people misunderstand root canals. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Hannah Solberg•January 30, 2012

8. A Beginner’s Guide to Laparoscopy

   What causes the changes linked to laparoscopy, how tonsillectomies fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Lucia Ferreira•January 30, 2012

9. Cataract Surgery vs. Stitches: Key Differences

   Many people misunderstand cataract surgery. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Priya Ramanathan•January 30, 2012

10. Surprising Facts About LASIK

    Many people misunderstand LASIK. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Jonah Whitfield•January 29, 2012

11. A Beginner’s Guide to Anesthesia

    Learn what affects anesthesia, which warning signs deserve attention, and when it is worth talking with a doctor rather than waiting it out.

    By Owen Pritchard•January 29, 2012

12. Appendectomies: Facts vs. Fiction

    Researchers have learned a lot about appendectomies in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Elena Castellanos•January 28, 2012

13. Questions People Ask About LASIK

    Many people misunderstand LASIK. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Elena Castellanos•January 28, 2012

14. Root Canals and Stitches: What’s the Connection?

    Here is what root canals actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

    By Hannah Solberg•January 28, 2012