22-12-2017 00:09 via connecticut.cbslocal.com

5 Shocking Medical Stories From 2017

CBS Local — The field of medicine has made tremendous strides in 2017. Here’s a list of shocking stories from this year that shows just how far science has come and how unbelievable (and a little gross!) it can be. Laymen beware: the following may contain highly technical terminology for procedures (like swallowing balloons) and medical recommendations (like not to swallow coins).
New Procedure Has People Swallowing Balloons To Lose Weight
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