A new paper published in Cell Reports, in which researchers work with primates, sheds some light on the question. Researchers ...

Caroline Shaw had no idea she would feel an overwhelming urge to use the bathroom in the middle of her facelift. “My face was ...

William Sieber was working in his garden. Wasn't he? He was sure he had been picking tomatoes just moments ago. Now he appeared to be in some kind of rehabilitation hospital. And weren't people ...

Untreated or uncontrolled opioid use disorder can complicate medical procedures if a person wishes to avoid opioid anesthesia. However, healthcare professionals can offer pain relief without opioids, ...

In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 people and ...

As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you'll be. Take a few minutes to learn how the day will unfold. You'll usually be ...

There’s something oddly fascinating about what happens when people are almost asleep but not quite. Twilight anesthesia, that hazy middle ground where you’re relaxed, loopy, and completely unfiltered, ...

People should avoid drinking alcohol before surgery. Alcohol consumption before surgery can lead to severe complications during surgery and recovery. In some cases, alcohol use before surgery can be ...