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Many breast cancer surgery survivors report lingering pain

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:42:01 GMT

Almost half of women who have breast cancer surgery still have pain or numbness two to three years later, according to a new study. Women younger than 40 who receive lumpectomies are at the greatest risk.

Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh the benefits

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:46 GMT

Taking a low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks in people who've already had one. But if you've never had a heart attack (or stroke), the risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin outweigh the benefits, according to a U.K. report published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.

Medical marijuana policy move sparks cautious optimism

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:49:28 GMT

Patients in the 13 states where medical marijuana is legal can now light up without fear of federal reprisal, but they may still have to answer to local authorities.

Skateboarder's death underscores insect allergy risks

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:03:56 GMT

Known for building skate parks and shaping the skateboarding scene in New York, Andy Kessler, 48, died this week after an allergic reaction to an insect sting, friends and family told news media.

Facial surgery may offer migraine cure

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:50:32 GMT

Facial surgery that targets and removes small portions of migraine-triggering muscle or nerve tissue may offer permanent relief for some people with the debilitating headaches, a new study suggests.

Study: Redheads' extra pain may cause fear of dentists

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:07:23 GMT

Despite two injections of anesthetic, Amy Anderson felt like her dentist was jamming rods into her tooth during a root canal. She writhed in pain as her infected tooth was hollowed with a drill, its nerve amputated, and then sealed.

Doctor-patient talk could cut costs, ethicists say

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:23:02 GMT

Neither of Dr. Arthur Kellerman's parents wanted to die in a hospital. His father had metastatic cancer and his mother had had multiple strokes, and Kellerman wanted to respect their wishes about the ends of their lives.

Why your feet hurt

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:22:23 GMT

Oh, the agony of the feet! They take more than their fair share of abuse (strappy stilettos, flimsy flip-flops, a running routine). But aside from the occasional pedicure, they don't get a lot of attention -- until they start hurting in ways you can't ignore. Real Simple asked experts to explain the six most common ailments women experience and offer smart tips on how to treat them effectively.

Scalp burns painful, need urgent care

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:25:15 GMT

The special effects exploded too early while Michael Jackson filmed a Pepsi commercial in 1984 and his hair caught on fire, causing burns to his scalp.

When doctors can't say 'no'

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:09:13 GMT

When singer Michael Jackson asked for the anesthetic, Diprivan, to help him get a good night's sleep, nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee told CNN, she refused, telling the pop star that if he took the medicine, he might never wake up.