Orthodontics
Orthodontics for adults: is it ever too late for braces?
Adults can have orthodontic treatment at any age. Learn why adults choose it, how it differs from treatment in teenagers and what to check before you start.
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Orthodontics
How clear aligners move teeth: treatment steps explained
Clear aligners shift teeth through a planned sequence of trays. Follow each stage, from records and planning to daily wear, reviews and the end of treatment.
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Orthodontics
Braces or clear aligners: questions to discuss with your orthodontist
Fixed braces and clear aligners both move teeth gradually, but they suit different problems. Here is what each involves and what to ask before you decide.
8 min read
Weight loss & metabolic health
One-anastomosis (mini) gastric bypass: an overview
The one-anastomosis or mini gastric bypass creates a long, narrow stomach pouch joined to a loop of small intestine. Here is how it works and what to weigh up.
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Check-ups & prevention
Waist, blood sugar and blood pressure: understanding metabolic risk
Waist size, blood sugar and blood pressure often change together and quietly. Learn what each measure tells you, which thresholds are used and what helps.
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Check-ups & prevention
Pre-operative assessment: why tests are needed before surgery
Before a planned operation, you will usually have a pre-operative assessment. Here is what it involves, which tests are common and how to prepare for it.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Liposuction or weight-loss surgery? How the two differ
Liposuction and weight-loss surgery both involve fat and weight, but they do very different jobs. Here is what each one is designed for and who it may suit.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Weight regain after bariatric surgery: causes and next steps
Some weight can return in the years after bariatric surgery. Learn why it happens, how teams assess it and which options are available, from support to revision.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Gastric bypass surgery: how it works and what recovery involves
Gastric bypass changes both how much you can eat and how food passes through the gut. This guide explains the operation, the hospital stay, recovery at home and effects to know about.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Travelling for weight-loss surgery: planning, stay and follow-up
Having weight-loss surgery in another country needs careful planning. This guide covers preparing at home, how long to stay, travelling back safely and arranging follow-up.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery: nutrition and check-ups
Care after weight-loss surgery continues for life. This guide explains the usual follow-up pattern, lifelong vitamins and minerals, regular blood tests and when to get in touch.
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Weight loss & metabolic health
Skin removal after major weight loss: timing and planning
Loose skin is common after major weight loss. This guide explains why timing matters, what to sort out first and how to plan skin removal with your care teams.
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