University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced he got a new bladder this week as part of his cancer treatment. Here's how doctors construct a new bladder from a patient's small intestine.
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Washing your body seems like a no-brainer. But once you get into the details, things get complicated. Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more.
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As this border county sets its sights on revenue from the future lithium industry, residents say health care is a priority.
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OBGYN doctors say the sole maternity ward left after another closed last year needs more doctors, nurses and other resources to meet demands.
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After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
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A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.
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Philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps was recuperating from a broken hip in 1922 when she learned of the need for a modern medical facility in La Jolla. With her funding, the hospital was opened on Sept. 17, 1924.
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Clinics in states where most abortions are legal, such as Kansas and Illinois, are reporting an influx of inquiries from patients hundreds of miles away — and are expanding in response.
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In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.
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Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather.
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The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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