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'Magic mushrooms' grow in man's blood after injection with shroom tea
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The man spent 22 days in the hospital with a severe infection.
Man's 'heart attack' was really side effect from swallowed battery
By Ashley P. Taylor published
Whether or not it affects the heart, eating batteries is dangerous.
More humans are growing an extra blood vessel in our arm that 'feeds' our hands, study shows
By Mike McRae published
Scientists have found an artery that temporarily runs down the center of our forearms while we're still in the womb isn't vanishing as often as it used to.
Tainted sexual enhancement supplements linked with dangerously low blood sugar in 17 men
By Rachael Rettner published
The outbreak occurred in Virginia men who bought the supplement from local convenient stores.
A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after all
By Joshua A. Krisch published
A new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
Anemia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
Anemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.
An Astronaut Got a Blood Clot in Space. Here's How Doctors on Earth Fixed It.
By Leonard David published
An unidentified astronaut aboard the International Space Station had a deep vein thrombosis — or blood clot — in the jugular vein of their neck, according to a new case study.
Bernie Sanders Had Two Stents Put In. Is It Serious?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Sen. Bernie Sanders underwent emergency surgery to have stents placed.
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