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May 23, 2021

Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan recovering after emergency surgery

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery in Washington, D.C., on Friday and was recovering, a spokesperson said, according to reports. 

May 15, 2021

Australian woman wakes up with Irish accent after throat surgery

An Australian woman has gone viral on TikTok after claiming that she woke up with an Irish accent following tonsil surgery.

May 8, 2021

64-year-old grandfather completes 10,000 kettlebell swings in record time

Jack Gilchrist, from Chorley, Lancashire, U.K., completed the Worldwide Kettlebell Challenge in just 21 days.

May 4, 2021

Surgeon, 48, pens incredible obituary to himself before his death

Dr. Thomas Lee Flanigan, a surgeon and Army vet, wrote an obituary for himself before he died on April 27 at the age of 48.

May 4, 2021

Mother celebrates baby's successful spina bifida surgery in the womb

A baby underwent surgery in the womb for spina bifida, and since being born six weeks ago, the child is healthy and developing well, according to a statement from the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for Children in London.

April 9, 2021

COVID-19 patient receives lung transplant from living donors

Doctors in Japan announced Thursday they have successfully performed the world’s first transplant of lung tissue from living donors to a patient with severe lung damage from COVID-19.

February 3, 2021

Avoid 'avocado hand' on Super Bowl Sunday with these expert tips

Dr. Anthony Fauci has already warned against large gatherings ahead of the Super Bowl this year due to coronavirus, which means you may find yourself in charge of guacamole this year.

February 3, 2021

New Jersey man's double-hand, face transplant is world's first successful attempt

The recipient of the first-ever successful double-hand and face transplant said he is “grateful” for the procedure which has “given me a second chance at life.”

January 20, 2021

Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant

A 78-year-old legally blind Israeli man has reportedly regained his sight following an artificial cornea transplant — the first time such a procedure has ever been successful.

November 25, 2020

Coronavirus-infected nurse endures months-long coma, gets double lung transplant

One nurse is feeling especially grateful this holiday season after recovering from a severe course of COVID-19 that necessitated a double lung transplant.