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Elevated Levels of Cobalt and Chromium Found in Offspring of Moms with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:31PMWomen with metal-on-metal hip implants, where both the ball of the joint and the surface of the socket are made of metal, pass metal ions to their offspring during pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The ions are the result of wear and corrosion as the metal parts rub against one another.
The Hills: Heidi Montag Works With Ron Howard On Plastic Surgery Spoof Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMHeidi Montag, star of MTV’s The Hills, has gotten a lot of media attention after undergoing ten plastic surgical procedures in one day. Now she’s garnered the attention of a major Oscar-winning director: Ron Howard! The legendary director filmed a spoof for Funny or Die that starred Montag mocking herself. Keep reading for all of the hilarious [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Hills: Heidi ...
Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMTUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- A sagging economy may be causing fewer Americans to visit their plastic surgeons for a lift -- or many other beautifying procedures, a new report finds.
Staness Jonekos: Aging: What Are We So Afraid Of? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:59PMAt 52 I am really pissed off that aging -- a thing that happens as soon as we take our first breath -- is such a big deal! Why does a large part of our population struggle with aging?
State House approves $680 million package of tax increases Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:34PMOLYMPIA — The state House has approved a $680 million tax package that would shrink tax exemptions, collect more money from smokers and service businesses, and extend the sales tax to new types of purchases. The 52-45 vote, which came in the pre-dawn hours today after about five hours of testy debate, finally sends ruling Democrats from the House and Senate into high-stakes negotiations over how ...
Plastic surgery divides Oscars Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:22PMSlide show reveals the disputes about Botox and plastic surgery that raged behind the scenes at the Oscars. For more, see the "In Your Face" blog.
Willowbrook mom's breast-implant suit goes to the jury Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:10PMShe says Grasmere doc left her deformed, seeking $5M
New Donkey Kong Champ Crowned Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:01PMHank Chien is good at two things - plastic surgery and rocking the game Donkey Kong.
Not Just for Laughs: a Consumer Lending Salvo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:30PMThe fight in Congress over the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency has spread from the East Coast to the West Coast, with movie and television stars promoting the agency and challenging the Wall Street banks and their lobbyists in Washington.
Montag spoofs her plastic surgeries in video Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:15PMTen plastic surgery procedures in one day may have made "The Hills" star the happiest she's ever been, but it also made her fodder for some comics. Now she’s in on the joke.
Lawmakers 'frantic' to get budget, taxes passed by Thursday Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PMIf Washington state House and Senate budget and tax proposal don't get hammered out by midnight Thursday, lawmakers would go into a special session that could cost taxpayers up to $30,000 per day.
“Caulk” Butt Enhancements Hospitalize 6 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:23PMWomen Received Buttocks-Enhancement Injections Containing Silicone Used to Caulk Bathtubs. more
Florida MedSpa Doctor's License Suspended Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:12PMRohie Orukotan, a 37-year-old mother of three went into the Weston MedSpa in Weston, Fla., Sept. 25, 2009, for a liposuction procedure. Something went horribly wrong on the operating table. Orukotan suffered seizures and was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced brain dead. Liposuction - Hospital - Weston MedSpa - Florida - Fla
Dangers of black market plastic surgery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:34PMSix women were injured in New Jersey by black market plastic surgery operations.
Expert witness for the defense in breast-implant trial says Grasmere doc's switch didn't cause deformity Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:20PMPlastic surgeon made last-minute decision to perform a lesser procedure
Patients injured in Haiti earthquake test medical and cultural understanding at Tampa General Hospital Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:08PMTAMPA A 23-year-old man, abandoned in a Haitian morgue for three days, doesn't know if he will walk again, but wishes he spoke the same language as his nurses so he could crack jokes.
5 Baddest UFC Fighters Strike Fear Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:51PMYou might think you're bad, but are you UFC bad? These five mixed-martial arts fighters reach the level of "wouldn't want to run into in them in a dark alley" bad.
What your nose says about you Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44PMSupersleuths have found a highly successful way of tracking down terrorists, illegal immigrants, fraudsters and identity thieves: by scanning their noses.
Phase 3 trial: Cabazitaxel improves survival in patients with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:39PMSanofi-aventis announced today results from a Phase 3 trial which demonstrated cabazitaxel, an investigational compound, plus prednisone/prednisolone significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with metastatic (advanced) hormone-refractory prostate cancer whose disease progressed following treatment with docetaxel-based chemotherapy.
FL lawmakers look at dog breed ban Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMSt. Petersburg, FL - "It was absolutely terrifying," said mom Amy Gwaltney remembering the day her son attacked by a pit bull. Now, six months later, you can still the scar on her 5-year-old son's face even after plastic surgery.
Lawmakers Target Prescription Drug Abuse with Paper Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:28PMLawmakers are trying to battle the prescription drug abuse problem by making it harder for people to pass phony prescriptions.
Woman Describes Being Brutally Beaten in Lincoln County Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:13PMSara Boggs says she's lucky to be alive after suffering a brutal beating in rural Lincoln County.
W.Va. Teens May Need Permission to Tan Indoors Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:58PMWest Virginia teenagers who tan may have to get permission from their parents to tan indoors in the future.
Tanning Could Soon Be Taxed to Cover Healthcare Reform Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:45PMA new tax that could take effect as early as this summer has some people hot under the collar and wondering about the cost for their summer skin.
Luck Comes into Play in Huntington OxyContin Bust Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:43PMSome undercover officers were quietly keeping tabs on one spot on Huntington's Southside when they say a completely unrelated OxyContin deal occurred right in front of them Wednesday.
Scoop: Montag wants to have baby for headlines Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMNow that her plastic surgery buzz is over, Heidi Montag is thinking that the next step should be bringing Speidi Jr. into the world, a friend dishes to In Touch Weekly.
Simon Cowell’s Botox obsession Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:08PMSimon Cowell claims having Botox is as normal as brushing his teeth.
3°C - Sunny Spells with only patchy cloud Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:52AMHAIRDRESSER Mandy McMillan made medical history when she battled incurable breast cancer to have her daughter Holly.
Massage said to help heal scar tissue Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:38AMChiropractor Katie Griffin has sent dozens of patients to Shannon Lynn Brown, a massage therapist at Sanctum Therapy who specializes in scar and breast massage.
The Tube: The shows you can't miss this week Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:39AMWhy would Jerry Seinfeld, who led one of television's landmark sitcoms, want to produce a goofy reality series that has celebrities serving as arbiters in marital disputes? Still, it looks like this show has the makings of a delirious train wreck, so count us in for at least one viewing of "The Marriage Ref." 10:30 p.m., NBC.
Limbs lost, but in Haiti they try to keep hope Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:13AMIn this land of amputees, hope is a metal crutch.
For a Moment of Glory, Mastering a Million Details Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:16AMNORWICH, Vt.
New on TV this week: Feb. 28 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:54AMThe Marriage Ref — Yes, all those promotional ads during the Olympics got on our nerves — but they also piqued our curiosity. Why would Jerry Seinfeld, who led one of television's landmark sitcoms, want to produce a goofy reality series that has celebrities serving as arbiters in marital disputes?
Community surgeons leave today to help hurt Haitians Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:01AMA surgical team of doctors and nurses from the Community Healthcare System will leave today to treat victims of the January earthquake that devastated the impoverished nation of Haiti. The team -- comprised of general surgeon Russell Pellar; plastic surgeon David Robinson ; anesthesiologists Richard Berkowitz, Priti Chowdhury and Julius Gore; nurse anesthetist Matina Harris; and surgical nurse ...
Mancuso s Olympics: 2 surprise silvers, Vonn flap Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:21AMWHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Julia Mancuso's Olympics included two surprising silver medals and a failed defense of her giant slalom title under odd circumstances she thought "seemed unfair."
Bitten ear man tells of ordeal Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:02AMA BAKER who had part of his ear bitten off by a thug in a Bolton takeaway has spoken of his terrifying ordeal.
Orchids & Onions 2/20 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:18AMOrchids: A very large bunch to the nice medical person that came to our aid when a member of our group took ill at a local eating establishment. How kind and helpful people are and this lady was a real gem. Thanks. (Submitted by Range Red Hatters.)
No dwelling on the past Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:06AMAfter major knee surgery, Cometti focuses on 2010
Fainting Spells Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:52PMA woman keeps passing out, and no one can figure out why.
Variety of options can provide more youthful appearance Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:12PMTired of looking tired? Unhappy about those frown lines? Maybe you can't find anything to smile about in your laugh lines? Nonsurgical procedures like Botox, chemical peels, injectable fillers and laser resurfacing might be the solution to your aging problem.
Edmonton soccer player’s assault sentencing postponed Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:41PMA teenage soccer player who participated in a vicious beating of an opposing player’s father has had his sentencing delayed so he can finish a year of business school.
Bikers Helping Boy Mauled by Pit Bull Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:48PMA little boy is attacked by a dog. Now, the boy's family is facing medical bills they can't afford to pay. However, a group with a rough image is pitching in to help.
Mancuso seeks to defuse Vonn situation after race Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:46PMWHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) - Years from now, when Julia Mancuso reflects on these Olympics, she will always have two shiny silver medals to make her smile - and a whirlwind, sour final 24 hours to make her wince. A simple account of the way her Vancouver Games ended must include Thursday's eighth-place finish behind Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany in the giant slalom, an event Mancuso won ...
Dr. Jay Calvert's Website Now Features A Gamut Of Helpful Skin and Body Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:44PMBeverly Hills, California - "Aesthetics is one of the most important things for people," says Cosmetic surgeon Los Angeles Dr. Jay Calvert. Primarily, a lot of people would like to look their best in order to be presentable for their loved ones or even to important events that they have to attend.
Businessman pleads not guilty in ponzi scheme Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:35PMWilliam Chaucer, the local businessman accused in a multi-million dollar ponzi scheme, plead not guilty on Thursday. He faces 80 felony counts and could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Julia Mancuso clarifies, says she is not feuding with Lindsey Vonn Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:13PMJulia Mancuso says the state of her relationship with U.S. teammate Lindsey Vonn has "been taken a little out of proportion" at these Olympics. Mancuso spoke after finishing eighth as the defending champion in the giant slalom Thursday, a day after her first run was interrupted because she left the starting gate not knowing that Vonn was crashing ahead of her.
Mancuso seeks to defuse Vonn situation after race Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:10PMYears from now, when Julia Mancuso reflects on these Olympics, she will always have two shiny silver medals to make her smile - and a whirlwind, sour final 24 hours to make her wince.
Celeb Heat Index: Birthday girl Aniston takes the top spot Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:07PMFlying Gerard Butler and friends to Mexico for her birthday party raised Jennifer Aniston's profile.
Mancuso 8th in giant slalom, seeks to defuse Vonn situation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:05PMWHISTLER, British Columbia — Years from now, when Julia Mancuso reflects on these Olympics, she will always have two shiny silver medals to make her smile — and a whirlwind, sour final 24 hours to make her wince. A simple account of the way her...
Mancuso seeks to defuse Vonn situation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:49PMHOWARD FENDRICH, AP Sports Writer Years from now, when Julia Mancuso reflects on these Olympics, she will always have two shiny silver medals to make her smile — and a whirlwind, sour final 24 hours to make her wince.