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November 11, 2019

Mom 'grateful' to be alive after losing leg in horror motorcycle accident

It took a few days for Chouinard to register that her leg was gone.

November 11, 2019

Virginia doctor allegedly tied women's tubes, performed other surgeries without consent

A Virginia doctor was arrested Friday for allegedly performing unnecessary surgical procedures on women without their knowledge or consent.

November 7, 2019

Woman's 40-pound ovarian cyst was impeding her ability to breathe

Once removed, doctors determined the cyst weighed 40 pounds.

November 5, 2019

Man has 12-centimeter parasitic worm removed from brain after years of numbness, blackouts

The parasite had allegedly been living in his brain for 15 years.

November 1, 2019

Texas boy recovering from dog mauling after multiple surgeries: reports

A 9-year-old Texas boy has been cleared to go home Friday after undergoing multiple surgeries following a dog attack, according to reports.

October 31, 2019

Man nearly chokes to death on dentures after accidentally swallowing them during meal

His family estimates that the dentures had been lodged in his throat for up to eight hours.

October 31, 2019

Man says being born with 9 toes was not 'lucky' sign like his parents claimed

He claims his parents believed the extra toes were "a gift from heaven."

October 30, 2019

Texas woman's awake brain surgery live-streamed on Facebook: 'I’m so impressed by her'

Thousands of people tuned in this week to watch an Allen, Texas woman’s awake brain surgery. 

October 29, 2019

Man allegedly cuts finger off after snake bite 'to save my own life,' but doc says it was 'really unnecessary'

The man thought the bite would kill him within minutes, but his doctor says he was misinformed.

October 25, 2019

Girl, 15, born with 'Mermaid Syndrome' dies waiting for kidney

She underwent several surgeries as a child to separate her legs, and even learned to walk.