Talking to a counselor before major surgery might boost seniors’ recovery following a procedure, a new study says. Mental health coaching before surgery can help reduce seniors’ risk of post-surgery anxiety and depression,

Byron Buxton will have surgery on his hip next Friday, putting an end to his 2026 season.

If you want to learn about lung cancer surgery to remove lung tumors and nodules, this is a place to start. Surgery removes the part of the lung with cancer and nearby lymph nodes. A thoracic (thor-A-sik) surgeon is a doctor with special training in ...

When hip pain or stiffness is affecting your quality of life, and you’ve exhausted conservative treatments, such as physical therapy and weight loss, hip replacement surgery may be appropriate. There are multiple approaches to hip replacements, including ...

How soon can you resume normal activities after surgery? Surgeon Motaz Selim, MD, PhD, breaks down the recovery process, offering expert advice on everything from dealing with post-surgery pain to when it is safe to start exercising. Learn the key ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can typically expect a brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and blurred vision. During laser surgery, an ophthalmologist ...

Surgery can be an overwhelming and nerve-wracking experience. Taking new medications, handling pain and discomfort, and even noticing changes in your body, such as weight gain, can all make recovery a challenging process. While your priority should always ...

Facing major surgery is stressful, but for older adults, unaddressed anxiety and depression can impede physical recovery. A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.