Surgeons Remove 'Very Rare' 132-Pound Ovarian Tumor By Sara G. Miller published 3 May 18 Connecticut surgeons recently removed a 132-lb. (60 kilograms) ovarian tumor from a woman's abdomen.
'Biohacker' Who Injected Himself with DIY Herpes Treatment Found Dead By Sara G. Miller published 1 May 18
Doctors Perform World's First Full Penis-and-Scrotum Transplant By Sara G. Miller published 23 April 18 Doctors at Johns Hopkins Medicine performed the world's first complete penis and scrotum transplant, the hospital announced today (April 23).
Synthetic Marijuana Tainted with Rat Poison Linked to 3 Deaths By Sara G. Miller published 11 April 18
Doctors Don't Know Why This Synthetic Pot Is Making People's Eyes Bleed By Sara G. Miller published 30 March 18 Health officials in Illinois are warning people that synthetic marijuana can cause bleeding from the ears and eyes, according to news reports.
A Man's 'Beer Belly' Was Actually a Massive Tumor By Sara G. Miller published 28 March 18 A New Jersey man's "beer belly" turned out to be a 30-lb. (13.6 kilograms) tumor.
Here's a Lion Getting a CAT Scan By Sara G. Miller published 9 March 18 A big cat just got a CAT scan.
Why 17 People Volunteered to Be Infected with Parasitic Worms By Sara G. Miller published 5 March 18 At a university hospital in the Netherlands, 17 students have a tropical parasitic disease.
Salmonella-Tainted Kratom Sickens a Dozen More People in Outbreak By Sara G. Miller published 2 March 18 A dozen more people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to kratom, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today (March 2).
CDC Researcher Calls Sister, Then Vanishes By Sara G. Miller published 26 February 18 Two weeks ago, an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), spoke to his sister on the phone. And then he went missing.
Indian Man's Brain Tumor Might Be the World's Largest By Sara G. Miller published 22 February 18 Doctors in India recently operated on what they say could be the largest brain tumor in the world, according to news reports.
Death Toll Rises in Nigerian Outbreak: What Is Lassa Fever? By Sara G. Miller published 16 February 18 Around 40 people have died in an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria, according to news reports.
The Key to Surviving Superbugs May Be in the Dirt Beneath Our Feet By Sara G. Miller published 14 February 18 Down in the dirt — and well within our reach — lies what may be a pharmaceutical gold mine.
Is This Experimental Japanese Drug the Secret to Stopping the Flu? By Sara G. Miller published 12 February 18 An experimental drug, made in Japan, may be able to stop flu symptoms within 24 hours.
The 'Perfect Human Pathogen' Is Spreading at the Winter Olympics By Sara G. Miller published 9 February 18 When it comes to human pathogens, norovirus gets the gold.
Norovirus Sickens Olympic Security Guards Days Before Opening Ceremony By Sara G. Miller published 7 February 18 There's an added challenge at the 2018 Winter Olympics, according to news reports: An outbreak of norovirus.
Personality By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Personality — it's what makes you, you. But what traits make up a person's personality? Can personality be changed? To keep up with research on personality, check here for the latest news.
Immune System By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 When it comes down to it, it's your immune system versus the world.
Nervous System By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 If you're reading this, your nervous system is online.
Anxiety By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Here's the latest news on the science of anxiety, who it impacts and possible treatments.
Opioids By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Here's the latest news on the science of opioids, who they impact and possible treatments.
Carbohydrates By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Carbohydrates — love 'em or hate 'em, you can't live without them.
How Do You Die from the Flu? By Sara G. Miller published 18 January 18 This year's flu season is off to a killer start — literally.
Surgeon Left Scalpel in Veteran's Abdomen, Lawsuit Claims By Sara G. Miller published 17 January 18 A veteran in Connecticut is suing a Veterans Affair Hospital, claiming that someone left a scalpel handle inside of his abdomen after surgery, according to news reports.
Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis? By Sara G. Miller published 9 January 18 Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last summer, according to news reports.