What is it about light, bright rubber filled with air that brings us so much joy? Balloons of all types have a nostalgic appeal that’s hard to pinpoint, but whether we’re talking round and ...

Gastric balloons—silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach—can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat. However, this effect can eventually wear off ...

Imagine a tiny balloon in your stomach that expands to help you feel full. Or a capsule you swallow that vibrates to tell your brain when it’s time to stop eating. MIT is breaking new ground in the ...

"I wanted to create a stunning and beautiful balloon garland that is easy to set up and display," said an inventor, from ...

The Balloon Museum will take over the space that previously hosted Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s food hall, marking the ...

Katie Fitzgerald, a member of the David Blight School of Dance, danced and smiled all along the parade route during the 2022 St. Patrick’s Parade in Wilkes-Barre. City officials on Friday released ...

Engineers designed a new type of gastric balloon that can be inflated and deflated as needed. It could offer an alternative for people who don't want to undergo more invasive treatments such as ...