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What You Need to Know About Loop Duodenal Switch (SADI-S) Weight-Loss Surgery

Loop duodenal switch is a new weight-loss surgery that allows patients to lose around 80% of excess weight.

A Lung Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life—Are You Eligible?

There's a life-saving screening test for heavy smokers age 55 and older that helps identify lung cancer earlier when it's most treatable. Find out if you're eligible.

5 Ways to Overcome Depression after a Heart Attack

A heart attack is a life-altering event that leaves survivors steeped in fear. In the months following a heart attack, many survivors experience a period of overwhelming emotions.

Bob Goodman Went from a Heart Transplant—to Competing in the Transplant Games - Virtua Testimonial

Bob Went from a Heart Transplant to the Transplant Games

Heart transplant survivor, Bob Goodman, competed in the Transplant Games of America in August 2018. He's got an important message to share about cardiac rehab.

By: Nicole Kekesi

My 4 Wishes for New Moms

I work with many moms—first- and second-timers. Energetic moms and tired moms. As different as they are, they all share a fear that they're doing something wrong. Here's my advice.

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Andrew Karge Returns to Virtua Berlin to Thank His Lifesaving Team

Virtua Berlin ER and Penn Medicine teams collaborated to save 20-year-old Andrew Karge from a sudden, life-threatening illness called acute respiratory distress syndrome.

10 Quick Ways to De-Stress

When stress strikes, learn how to reduce the surge of adrenaline in your body and calm yourself quickly with these 10 tips.

How to Bust Those Winter Blues

As winter nears and the days get shorter, you may be feeling a bit down. Find out what remedy can help you beat those winter blues—it doesn't even require a prescription.

Physical therapy changes course of young man’s life - Virtua Testimonial

Physical Therapy Changes the Course of a Young Man's Life

When Robert Stehm started high school, he wanted to be a forensic scientist. But after having physical therapy at Virtua, he was drawn to a different line of work.

Preventing Teens from Smoking Will Reduce Lung Disease Rates

An NJ law banning the sale of tobacco products to those under 21 went into effect in late 2017. It aims to reduce lung cancer rates and smoking-related complications in teens.

How Major Weight Loss Can Affect You and Your Relationships

Losing weight doesn’t necessarily make you happier or boost your body image. It actually can lead to challenging changes in your relationships with friends and loved ones.

Patients with Diabetes Benefit from Better Sleep

A good night’s sleep may lower your risk of developing diabetes—and help control blood sugar levels if you already have diabetes. Learn how you can improve your sleep.

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By: Nicole Kekesi

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What You Need to Know About Loop Duodenal Switch (SADI-S) Weight-Loss Surgery

A Lung Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life—Are You Eligible?

5 Ways to Overcome Depression after a Heart Attack

Bob Went from a Heart Transplant to the Transplant Games

My 4 Wishes for New Moms

Andrew Karge Returns to Virtua Berlin to Thank His Lifesaving Team

10 Quick Ways to De-Stress

How to Bust Those Winter Blues

Physical Therapy Changes the Course of a Young Man's Life

Preventing Teens from Smoking Will Reduce Lung Disease Rates

How Major Weight Loss Can Affect You and Your Relationships

Patients with Diabetes Benefit from Better Sleep

What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Weather Emergencies

The Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Treating Colorectal Cancer

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