Thanks to innovative cancer surgery, Tampa woman has a chance to see grandkids graduate

Many doctors would have viewed this Tampa woman's advanced liver cancer as inoperable. But an innovative surgery gave her a second chance, and now she's making plans to see her grandchildren graduate in a few weeks.

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Looking down at cell phones can lead to text neck

Talk about a pain in the neck. For hours every day, we stare down at our cell phones, texting, reading, and searching. But there's a downside to your digital addiction: Forward head posture can strain the neck muscles, shoulders, and spine, experts say. Text neck is a medical condition for the digital age.

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Bariatric surgery gaining weight as option for long-term health

With an increasing number of studies showing that bariatric surgery is an effective weight loss tool, more Americans are turning to the surgery to help them maintain a more healthful lifestyle. More than 200,000 people had the procedure performed in the last year.

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Does my child have a broken bone? Here's how to tell

We talked with a specialist about warning signs.  

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SOURCE Tampa General Hospital

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