'He' fell pregnant after undergoing fertility treatment when doctors told his girlfriend, the mother of two children from a previous relationship, she couldn't have any more children.

*Uh, congratulations?* picked by kakana 8 months ago

In a follow-up to this item - - the Canadian government has seized the surviving babies (2 of the 6 died) in order to give them necessary blood transfusions. The Jehovah's Witnesses are not amused. picked by kissmenow 3 years ago

Two studies published on Thursday offer new hope for Parkinson's disease -- one using gene therapy to treat the symptoms and another investigating a drug that might stop the incurable disease in its tracks. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

While loudly complaining about the "unethical" treatment of animals by restaurant owners, grocers, farmers, scientists, anglers, and countless other Americans, the group has its own dirty little secret.

PETA kills animals. By the thousands.

(I'm taking this with a grain of salt. I'm not too sure it's true.) picked by direwookiee 2 years ago

Because Bush had authorized interrogators to use techniques that they felt did not meet the legal definition of torture against certain prisoners for the purpose of obtaining intelligence the guards of Abu Ghraib feel they should get a free pass for their humiliating and degrading treatment of prisoners for what they felt was fun and entertainment. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

A newly identified gene called happyhour makes fruit flies sensitive to booze. Drugs that mimic the effects of the gene may offer a new treatment against alcohol abuse, researchers say. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

With the latest advances in treatment, doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralise the HIV virus. The so-called ‘combination therapy’ prevents the HIV virus from mutating and spreading, allowing patients to rebuild their immune system to the same levels as the rest of the population. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

*heh* picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Oestrogen hormone therapy, a treatment for some symptoms of menopause, shrinks women's brains, new research shows.
Women older than 65 should not begin hormone therapy because the risks clearly outweigh the benefits - However, these results should not cause women in their 40s and 50s to shy away from hormone therapy when appropriate. picked by bingo 11 months ago

The teacher is expecting six boys and six girls, according to reports. She conceived the tots following fertility treatment, after suffering a number of miscarriages.

*Dodecamom?

**UPDATED by NateeBiiNature: turns out it's a HOAX picked by kakana 3 months ago

It's a kick-ass cancer cell generator," Kanzius said. His machine basically makes cells act like antennae to pick up a signal and self-destruct. Unlike current cancer treatment, Kanzius' machine does not use radiation. Unlike today's radio-frequency treatments, it's noninvasive. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

Thousands of Russians die as a result of medical errors each year, but those responsible for giving poor treatment continue practicing because there is no law to punish them. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

I looked to see if this had been posted. It is something a friend of mine is looking into. Wanted to post so anyone who didn't know about it, like me, will now. May save a life.
EDIT: Thanks to Moe for fixin' the spelling error. Late here and brain not working. picked by clscott645 2 years ago

When he was 15, Seb Green stole a boat and got into difficulty. The subsequent rescue and hospital treatment cost approximately £20,000.

Now aged 18, Seb is trying to make amends by undertaking 5,000 mile walk round Britain's coastline for charity.

His website explains more and also keeps track of his progress via GPS. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Maggots, the larval stage of certain flies, are already a federally approved treatment for people with nasty bed sores, chronic post-surgical wounds and diabetic foot ulcers. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A sewage treatment facility in central Japan has recorded a higher gold yield from sludge than can be found at some of the world's best mines. picked by equinox 10 months ago

In this recent short article from The Economist, we learn that ultrasound can be used to stimulate neurons, with possible medical treatment applications in the far future.
I wonder if this is connected somehow when adults warned me about rock and pop music many years ago...?
Note: This picture is NOT related to the actual research work, but I liked it! picked by rambler 11 months ago

"Unhappy Meals" featuring a knife-wielding Ronald McDonald and bloody rubber chickens are upsetting parents.

Angry McDonald's customers say the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are unfairly targeting their kids at restaurants across America. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

After killing the bear he went back to his pickup to get a drink of water. Only then did he notice his shoulder was dislocated. He popped it back in himself and then drove himself to the doctor for treatment of what HE called minor injuries.

Salute to the man with the HUGE brass balls! picked by tigertony 1 year ago

The treatment for terminal cancer that Annapolis resident Mary Ellen Heibel took at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004 and early 2005 worked beyond anyone's wildest hopes, wiping out malignant tumors in her lungs, liver, stomach and chest. Her doctor did not expect it, nor could he explain it. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago