Heart dropped on ground used in (successful) transplant

Paging Dr. Butterfingers. Doctors in Mexico used a heart that had been dropped on the ground (literally) on its way to the hospital for transplantation. Read more

Woman’s breast implant saves her life during stabbing

Medical procedures sometimes have unanticipated downsides — in this case, a patient received an unexpected benefit. Read more

Woman cures her own cancer — by coughing it out

The phrase “coughing up a lung” is about to take on an entirely new meaning. Read more

Patient with nail in brain stops to post X-ray on Facebook

Medical professionals can get in heaps of trouble for posting patient info on Facebook — but patients do it themselves happily. Read more

Pen removed from patient after 25 years — and it still writes!!

This case is a medical marvel — and a stunning promotional tool for some pen company. Read more

Paging Dr. Joker: No fat jokes about patients

It may have seemed like a good idea to mock obese patients in print, but one surgeon-turned-comedian discovered the joke was on him. Read more

Baa-aad medicine: Meet Alfie, the cancer-detecting sheep

A British sheep named Alfie is being credited with diagnosing his owner’s cancer and sending her to the doctor for treatment.

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Newest dread disease: Blackberry neck

Over-reliance on your smartphone could leave you with an ugly mess. Read more

Cops called on patient for paying doc with pennies

Pro tip: Doctors are stressed enough about their reimbursements. Adding fuel to the fire by paying with coins won’t help anyone. Read more

You’re not getting fatter — you’re still growing

Can’t fit into your high school jeans any more? Blame your ongoing growth spurt. Read more

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