Gastric balloon being tested as alternative to weight-loss surgery, GLP-1 meds
Researchers have developed and are testing a small, implanted gastric balloon that people can inflate or deflate to feel full ...
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MIT’s new silicone balloons inflate, deflate in stomach to help people lose weight
If successful in human trials, this new gastric balloon could offer a solution for those unsuitable for surgery or those who ...
Rancho San Rafael plan goes back for review after Balloon Races board criticism
The Great Reno Balloon Race's board of directors fears for the annual event’s future after the Open Space and Parks ...
Inflatable gastric balloon design with controller could help people lose weight
Gastric balloons—silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach—can help people lose weight by making ...
'Alone time' vital to mental health for many people
In a new survey, more than half of people said it's very important to their mental health to have adequate alone time.
Family honors Howard Williams with balloon release after deputy-involved shooting
The family of 18-year-old Howard Williams, who died after an officer-involved shooting, gathered to honor his memory with a ...
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Mountaineers Take Manhattan: Parkersburg woman, WVU marching band member reflect on their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade experiences
A Parkersburg woman and a Parkersburg High School graduate and West Virginia University marching band member accomplished ...
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Inflatable art and floating logos — if you let go of Monga’s new identity for Sopro, it might fly away
In another inventive branding project, the Brazilian studio has blown up balloon-like visuals for a festival celebrating ...
Gov. Landry joins Republican Governors in urging for passage of a new modernized federal farm bill
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R), with 16 other Republican Governors signs letter to the U.S. congressional leadership, urging for the passage of farm bill ...