New Therapy Improves Chances of Kidney Transplants

2008/10/14 07:40:31

Nearly one in three patients who need a kidney transplant may never get one because their bodies are...

Hospital Probed After Four Anesthesia-Related Deaths

2008/10/14 01:16:16

Health officials in China are investigating four anesthesia-related fatalities, including the death ...

Study: Intelligent Men Have the Best Sperm

2008/10/13 10:19:17

If your man has good sperm quality, he may be incredibly smart, according to a University of New Mex...

Researchers: Jam, Jelly Have Cancer-Fighting Powers

2008/10/13 08:19:53

Jam and jelly could help stop the spread of cancer, according to new research. Researchers found tha...

Boy, 13, 'Dead' for 15 Minutes Regains Consciousness

2008/10/10 09:49:56

A 13-year-old British athlete is being hailed a "miracle" by doctors after he collapsed and died for...

Boy, 4, Growing Second Skeleton

2008/10/10 08:51:21

A 4-year-old boy in Watertown, N.Y., is growing an extra skeleton due to a rare genetic condition, t...

8 Women Blame Dead Doc for Shoddy Breast Ops

2008/10/10 07:42:11

Eight patients are suing Greenwich Hospital in tony Greenwich, Conn., accusing officials there of al...

Boy, 3, Died From Tonsillitis, Doc Refused to See Him

2008/10/10 02:26:27

Tonsillitis is a common childhood ailment that in most cases can be treated with over-the-counter me...

Doctors Leave Spatula Inside Woman's Abdomen

2008/10/14 05:33:00

A Greek gynecologist and two doctors-in-training had their licenses revoked for up to one year after...

Rust Remover-Laced Food Sickens Wedding Guests

2008/10/13 10:29:17

A wedding celebration in northern China turned into a medical emergency when powdered rust remover w...

Woman Paralyzed After Waiting 2 Hours for Brain Scan

2008/10/13 09:36:15

A jury has awarded nearly $11 million to a woman who became partially paralyzed after waiting two ho...

OD'ing on Botox: Doctors Warn of 'Wrinklerexia'

2008/10/13 01:59:18

Every year, millions of people around the world get jabbed with Botox in hopes of maintaining a yout...

Study: Drinking Red Wine May Prevent Lung Cancer

2008/10/10 09:19:07

Drinking red wine not only reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease, but it may also reduce your...

Agency: Energy-Saving Light Bulbs May Redden Skin

2008/10/10 08:42:50

They may be good for the environment, but some energy-saving light bulbs may be damaging, a U.K. hea...

105-Year-Old Virgin Says Celibacy Key to Long Life

2008/10/10 07:18:00

A 105-year-old virgin has revealed her secret to long life — celibacy....