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Your next mammogram could be even more of a lifesaver
Mammograms will now screen for dense breasts to spot hidden cancer. 40% of women have dense breasts…
Mia de Graaf,Julia Pugachevsky
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I had bariatric surgery and lost 120 pounds. It allowed me to run my first half-marathon at age 45.
Anthony Quintano overcame obesity and depression through gastric sleeve surgery, healthy habits, an…
Jane Ridley
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A young widow and mom of 2 shares how to support someone in her position — and what's not helpful
Holly Matthews' husband died when she was 32. She shares advice on what not to say to people like h…
Jane Ridley
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News outlets reported Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer with alternative therapies. Doctors say that's misleading and potentially dangerous.
Media outlets reported that Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer using alternative therapist. Doctors…
Kim Schewitz
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After humans, ants are now the only species found performing life-saving surgery on others of their species!
In a fascinating turn of events, scientists have documented that Florida carpenter ants engage in s…
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Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer after an abdominal surgery. Here's how that happens.
A doctor explains why pathologists analyze tissue and screen for cancer after unrelated invasive su…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Growing up with a lazy eye was difficult. It still makes me self-conscious sometimes, even as an adult.
I have a lazy eye and felt insecure about it as a kid, and kids called me names. I put a positive s…
Nicole Johnson
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A Nevada official was found guilty of using $70K meant for a statue of a slain police officer for plastic surgery, her daughter's wedding, and rent
A jury found Michele Fiore guilty of misusing over $70,000 meant for a statue honoring a slain cop,…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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1.5 million women of reproductive age in India affected by epilepsy: Experts
The staggering number of nearly 1.5 million women of reproductive age in India grappling with epile…
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My identical twin and I needed open heart surgery on the same day. Doctors had to color-code us to tell us apart.
Twins Pablo and Julio Delcid were told they needed open heart surgery related to Marfan syndrome th…
Kelly Burch
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I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.
The writer had to put her retirement on hold when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She survive…
Theresa St. John
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My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.
Mary Ferrari just turned 96 and not even being in the hospital with COVID can slow her down. She cr…
Rebecca Strong
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Lupita Nyong'o damaged her vocal cords so badly doing a happy robot voice on 'The Wild Robot' that she almost needed surgery
Lupita Nyong'o put herself on vocal rest and didn't speak for three months after damaging her vocal…
Jason Guerrasio
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6-legged dog 'Ariel' triumphs after life-changing surgery
Ariel, a spaniel named after Disney's "Little Mermaid" because of her fused back legs, is recoverin…
Rebecca Rommen
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Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: Study
Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation, a Delhi-based non-profit organisation, conducted the study by co…
PTI
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Was just pushing myself due to Olympics, have to take decision on surgery now, says Neeraj Chopra
Chopra finished behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who stole the show with an Olympic record-shatteri…
PTI
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I've been on a ventilator for 11 years. It hasn't stopped me from getting my master's degree and working full-time.
The writer has a rare disease, which forces him to use a ventilator, but that doesn't stop him. He …
Kelly Burch
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Two-time champion Andy Murray pulls out of Wimbledon singles, will focus on doubles
A two-time champion Andy Murray has opted to withdraw from singles at Wimbledon.
ANI
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Doctors performed surgery on minor's private parts instead of injured leg, allege parents; probe on
The doctors recently performed a circumcision surgery on his private part instead of the injured le…
PTI
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Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost your dignity
Iran funds gender-affirming surgeries. While that may seem progressive, BI's investigation reveals …