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Mom told cancer would 'eat away at your nose' without urgent treatment

November 14, 2019

Mom told cancer would 'eat away at your nose' without urgent treatment

She said that while her confidence is shattered, she felt the need to speak out in order to warn others.

New Jersey man has tumor size of his head removed from neck

November 13, 2019

New Jersey man has tumor size of his head removed from neck

Wingert said that several doctors had been hesitant to operate because of the risks associated with the tumor that size.

Seattle Children's shuts down 11 operating rooms over mold concerns

November 11, 2019

Seattle Children's shuts down 11 operating rooms over mold concerns

The move comes several months after a mold infestation left at least one person dead and give others sickened.

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

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.

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

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.

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

November 7, 2019

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

Once removed, doctors determined the cyst weighed 40 pounds.

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

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.

Texas boy recovering from dog mauling after multiple surgeries: reports

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.

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

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.

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

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."