'The Dragon Lady': Plastic surgeon warns on dangers of body modification Body modification can be traced to many ancient cultures and today exists as a wide-range of elective changes that can be made to the body’s anatomy or physical appearance, including something as minor as an ear piercing, or as extreme as dermal implants and ear removal.
Physician accused of offering pills in exchange for escorts Federal officials charge a Mississippi physician offered to illegally trade prescriptions for escort services and later sold prescriptions for money to the escort and an undercover agent.
Most seniors won't abuse opioids after surgery Seniors who receive prescriptions for opioid drugs to control pain after major surgery don't usually end up addicted to them, research from Canada shows.
Teacher's aide accused of assaulting 5-year-old autistic boy Police say a South Carolina teacher's aide grabbed a 5-year-old autistic child by the arm, pulled him down the steps and threw him on his back across the school hallway.
In rare surgery, docs use 3-D printing to separate twins conjoined at heart Physicians have separated a pair of conjoined twin girls who were born connected at the liver and, in a rare surgical case, at the heart, after completing a risky procedure made possible by 3-D printing.
Women are mad about Italy's planned fertility day The Italian Ministry of Health is in hot water after launching a campaign for a Fertility Day, which is exactly what it sounds like.
The science of timeouts: How to make them work for your kids For centuries, spanking and other forms of corporal punishment were the main disciplinary tools of parents in America.
South Africa to give free HIV treatment to all infected South Africa said Thursday it will now provide free treatment to all people infected with HIV, regardless of the condition of their immune system.
15 common supplement ingredients that could make you seriously sick From omega-3s to prenatal vitamins, supplements can provide major benefits.
Why the type of underwear you wear matters to your vagina Consider your lady parts next time you’re shopping for skivvies.
