USA TODAY |
Sewage leaks in operating rooms still plagued Washington's hospital for VIPs, reports show
USA TODAY Former surgeon, Dr. Bikram K. Paul, discusses the safety issues facing the go-to hospital for Congress and the White House, Medstar Washington Hospital Center. XXX SD _EUGENE LEONARD_2372 .JPG A USA VA. Eugene Leonard of Falls Church, Va., is suing ... |
Metro |
Teenager explains why friend ate slug that left him paralysed
Metro A friend of the teenager left paralysed when he ate a slug for a dare has revealed how quickly the rash decision was made. Jimmy Galvin and Sam Ballard were drinking with a group of friends at a party in 2010 when Sam had an idea. Son 'murdered mother ... |
Science News for Students |
Sleep helps wounds heal faster
Science News for Students A good night's sleep can improve your mood, help you stay alert and boost your memory. Now data show that getting enough Z's might also get your cuts to heal more promptly. In fact, sleep was more important than good nutrition in speeding wound healing ... Failure To Save A Child In Wartime Inspires Wound-Healing Tech |
Washington Post |
While undergoing brain surgery, patient plays her flute
Washington Post The delicate notes of a flute filled the air of an operating room at a Houston hospital last Tuesday. While playing music during a surgery isn't unusual, this song wasn't being piped through a speaker system. The lilting classical tune was coming from ... |
The Inquisitr |
California Judge Orders Coffee Cancer Warnings, But Scientists Say There's Nothing To Worry About
The Inquisitr A number of experts stressed that there is not enough evidence to link the chemical agent acrylamide, which can be found in coffee, to the risk of cancer in humans. California Judge Orders Coffee Cancer Warnings, But Scientists Say There's Nothing To ... Are Cancer Warning Labels For Coffee Justified Or Misleading? Rejoice, coffee lovers! Experts say your morning cuppa is cancer-safe |