THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In search of a cosmetic surgery procedure that might be less costly than the going rate in the United States, a 43-year-old woman traveled to the Dominican Republic for a “tummy tuck.” What she got, instead, were massive open sores and an antibiotic-resistantContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A wearable heart defibrillator reduces the overall risk of early death for heart attack survivors, but not the risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study finds. The defibrillator — housed in a lightweight vest worn directly against the skin — continuously monitorsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Users of cosmetics may find it overwhelming to understand all of the information on product labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administrationsays consumers should always read the entire product label before using a cosmetic. And the agency says you should be aware of certain label terms: Hypoallergenic:Continue Reading
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Plastic surgeons’ group identifies top transition treatmentsContinue Reading
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Even when the shock was inappropriate, many people still got invasive medical procedures afterwards, study findsContinue Reading
10 percent seeking facial procedures have condition called body dysmorphic disorder, study contendsContinue Reading
New device has improved long-term quality of life for man who had larynx removedContinue Reading
Device an improvement on current implants, researchers sayContinue Reading
Agency notes most products already below recommended levelContinue Reading
Signals sent to hand emerge as typed message on a tablet computer, researchers reportContinue Reading
Small study suggests real improvement for some patients, but more follow-up research is neededContinue Reading