WARNING: Graphic images ahead. Don’t click on this if you’re squeamish. Houston doctors live-Tweet a 57-year-old patient’s double coronary artery bypass surgery, from beginning to end. Fascinating.
Bird Flu: More Common, Less Deadly than We Thought?
A new study suggests H5N1 is more easily spread and far less deadly than scientists believed. What does that mean for work on potentially lethal man-made versions of the virus?
Ryan Braun: Why He Didn’t Fight the Drug Test Itself
Baseball’s National League MVP Ryan Braun won his appeal of a positive drug test, but that’s a far cry from proving innocence.
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Study: BPA May Be Linked with Heart Disease
Researchers link the ubiquitous chemical, found in plastics and in the lining of food and beverage cans, to an increased risk of heart disease in humans.
Colonoscopies Cut the Risk of Cancer Death by Half
Katie Couric was right: colonoscopies are uncomfortable, but they lower the risk of cancer and save lives.
Face-Recognizing Billboard Shows Ad to Women Only
Sporting a Y chromosome? A new high-tech, outdoor billboard being tested in London won’t let you see its advertisement.
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Diet Drug Qnexa Nears FDA Approval: Who Will Benefit?
For the first time in 13 years, a new prescription weight-loss pill appears poised to hit the U.S. market.
Q&A: What You Need to Know About Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C kills more Americans than HIV. How does the virus spread?
Study: Migraines May Raise the Risk of Depression in Women
A new study confirms what researchers have long believed: migraine headaches and depression often appear together.
Mammograms Benefit Women in their 40s, Study Shows
Mammograms catch tumors earlier, result in less invasive treatment and increase women’s chances of survival. So, why shouldn’t younger women be screened?
Skinny Jeans and High Heels: What Health Dangers Lurk in Your Closet?
High fashion has a cost — and it’s not just on the price tag.