November 2, 2016 Is minimally invasive procedure effective for enlarged prostates? The Ache: About half of men age 51 to 60 have enlarged prostates—a noncancerous condition that can cause urinary troubles, including frequent need to use the bathroom.
November 1, 2016 Pediatrician left paralyzed after botched corrective surgery, lawsuit claims A 69-year-old pediatrician who was left paralyzed after suffering nerve damage during a corrective procedure has filed a lawsuit against the National Health Services (NHS), which responded by admitting liability for the woman’s suffering.
October 28, 2016 Man with tennis ball-size tongue pleads for life-changing operation A young man with a tennis ball-size tumor in the blood vessels of his tongue struggles to breathe and risks choking daily due to the organ’s inflated size.
October 27, 2016 Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to health risks for kids Children exposed to a common type of antidepressant in the womb may be at an increased risk of complications soon after birth and years later, according to two new studies.
October 26, 2016 Bypass surgery may be better than stents for patients who skip meds For heart disease patients who adhere to optimal medical therapy, outcomes of coronary bypass graft surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may not differ, a new study finds.
October 26, 2016 Strangers fall in love after organ donation They were a perfect match — in sickness and in health.
October 25, 2016 US Navy vet gets new smile after sniper blew out his jaw, tongue in Iraq Since being shot by a sniper in Iraq on Christmas Day 2006, U.S. Navy veteran Dusty Kirby hasn’t been able to eat hard food or even smile with a full set of teeth.
October 25, 2016 Water soak fine for labor but not birth, doctors advise Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.
October 24, 2016 Illinois twins conjoined at the head undergo successful separation surgery A team of surgeons successfully separated a pair of twin boys conjoined at the head in a marathon procedure that lasted more than 16 hours.
October 23, 2016 Women's soccer star undergoes surgery to remove brain tumor Former U.S. women’s national team star Lauren Holiday had surgery on Thursday to remove a brain tumor.
