In US 1st, baby is born from dead donor's transplanted womb

The Cleveland Clinic says it has delivered the first baby in North America after a womb transplant from a dead donor.

Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws

New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens' odds of using pot.

Couple forced to give up newborn twins after wrong embryos implanted in IVF mix-up, lawsuit claims

A New York couple who gave birth to twins in March after traveling to Los Angeles to undergo in vitro fertilization has filed a lawsuit against the clinic claiming that a mix-up resulted in them giving birth to another couple’s children, which they then had to give up.

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Many people have anxiety when facing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Anand Srinivasan discusses the different approaches and options for this procedure and how these lead to ideal outcomes.

HPV vaccine might eradicate cervical cancer, scientists say

In 2018, the World Health Organization announced that the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem was top priority, calling for global action to boost vaccinations, screening and treatments of pre-cancer. Now experts believe that the HPV vaccine might be capable of eradicating cervical cancer.

Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions

A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative states.

FDA investigating connection between certain dog foods and canine heart disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners about a possible connection between canine heart disease and certain brands of dog food.

4 cases of Legionnaires' disease investigated at suburban hospital

The Illinois Department of Public Health says it's investigating four cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals at a suburban Chicago hospital.

Mom says girl developed deadly ‘flesh-eating' bacteria while visiting popular beach

A mother said her daughter was left fighting for her life after contracting a “flesh-eating” bacteria while on vacation in Florida — and the woman recounted the terrifying experience as a warning for others planning a similar beach vacation.