Halloween is still more than two weeks away, yet super market shelves have been fully stocked with “fun sized” candy treats for the past few months. Perhaps a bag has already made it into your home. Those bright colors and shiny wrappers are certainly tempting and their miniature size seems harmless, but don’t be fooled. Those tiny candies pack a big caloric punch.

Test your Halloween candy knowledge with this quiz from Ehrlich Bariatrics in Connecticut.

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There’s encouraging news on one possible effect of weight-loss surgery: A team of Brown University researchers have determined that following bariatric surgery, many obese women with female sexual dysfunction who receive bariatric surgery see their issues resolved.

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Today officially marks the launch of Griffin Hospital’s Bariatric Support Service Programs. Unlike other weight loss surgery programs in Connecticut, Griffin Hospital offers bariatric surgery patients various programs designed for health and wellness before and after surgery. Especially unique to this program is Griffin Hospital’s “open door policy.” Any patient, regardless of where their surgery was performed, can participate in the bariatric support service programs.

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