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Woman's Amnesia Means She Never Leaves 1994

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:58
Michelle Philpots has anterograde amnesia, caused by head injuries she suffered in two vehicle crashes more than 20 years ago, MyFoxPhoenix reported.


Survey: It Takes 104 Sex Sessions to Get Pregnant

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:02
How many times do you have to have sex to get pregnant? If you’re lucky, it could happen on the first or second try, but that’s definitely not the average, according to a new British survey.


Woman Too Fat to Leave Home Rescued by Cherry Picker

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 07:09
Fireman had to cut a 420-pound woman out of her house because she was having difficulty breathing, and bring her down with a cherry picker since she was too large to fit through the door


Doctor Saves 25-Year-Old by Freezing His Skull

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 06:55
When Kyle Johnson fell off his longboard - smashing his skull in more than 10 places - his chances of survival were very slim. But one neurosurgeon took a chance and performed a "last ditch" procedure on Kyle that led in his miraculous recovery.


Suntan Lotion, Flip-Flops... and Flu Shots

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 06:04
Drugstores, still struggling with a weak economy, are pushing flu vaccinations earlier and harder than ever.


Report: Cancer Is the World's Costliest Disease

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 05:11
Cancer is the world's top "economic killer" as well as its likely leading cause of death, the American Cancer Society contends in a new report it will present at a global cancer conference in China this week.


Report: Scientists Link ALS, Athlete Head Injuries

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 05:02
Scientists have found evidence connecting head injuries in athletes to Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a report to air on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday night.


Is Technology Blurring Your Vision?

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 02:02
There isn't a name for it and few eye doctors test for it. But many people are having trouble seeing in the middle distance that demands so much of our focus.


Lawsuit: Hospital Mistakenly Gave Newborn Morphine

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 00:14
Mission Hospital has already been fined $50,000 by California health officials for giving morphine to infant Taylee Blischke instead of her mother, who was being treated for Caesarean section pain after the April 2009 premature birth of triplets.


5 Ways to Get Your Wife to Have More Sex With You

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 09:05
Guys, if you want more sex, you have to quit complaining and realize that things change. Here's how to get it right


New Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Claims First Life

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 08:40
A new "superbug" that originated in South Asia, has claimed the life of a Belgian man. It’s the first reported death from the drug-resistant bacteria, Agence France-Presses reported.


Birth Order Affects Child's Intelligence, Personality

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 06:49
Birth order within families has long sparked sibling rivalry, but it might also impact the child's personality and intelligence, a new study suggests


Fruit Smoothies Linked to Outbreak of Typhoid Fever

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 06:05
A rare U.S. outbreak of typhoid fever has been linked to a frozen tropical fruit product used to make smoothies, health officials reported Thursday.


Arizona Conjoined Twins Die in Surgery

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 05:26
Conjoined twins who won the support of Phoenix-area residents with their struggle for survival have died.


Weight-Loss Procedure Removes Stomach Through Mouth

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 04:53
A California woman had 80 percent of her stomach removed through her mouth using a minimally invasive technique. The operating surgeons say it may be the first time this type of weight-loss surgery has been performed in the U.S.


South Carolina to Cover Obesity Surgery Next Year

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 02:10
Obese government workers in South Carolina can get stomach-shrinking surgery through the state health plan under a pilot program that starts in January.


Brain Surgery to Treat Type 2 Diabetes?

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 02:04
New research suggests a type of brain surgery may decrease the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes


Fox on Sex: A Hands-On Guide to Massage

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 07:36
Getting a massage can do a lot more than take the knots out of your neck - it can also get you in the mood


Scientists Use Salmonella Bug to Kill Cancer Cells

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 06:02
Treating tumors with salmonella bacteria can induce an immune response that kills cancer cells, scientists have found - a discovery that may help them create tumor-killing immune cells to inject into patients.


New Gel Could Speed Wound Healing

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 05:50
A new gel named Nexagon could have a major impact on treating chronic wounds.