In trendy neighborhoods of Tokyo customers are lining up for vitamin injections that promise to improve health and beauty.
Vitamin cafes: Japan’s latest health injection
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Poisoned patriots? Stricken Marines seek help with illnesses
For Rick Kelly, the first sign of cancer was a feeling of discomfort in his chest. TAMPA, Florida (CNN) — For Rick Kelly, the first sign of cancer was a feeling of discomfort in his chest
Woman in embryo mix-up gives birth to boy
A woman who had the wrong embryo implanted in her gave birth to a baby boy Friday, according to a statement from the couple. “Our family is deeply grateful for the support and prayers of so many people from around the world,” the statement said.
Affidavits: Anna Nicole Smith received many dangerous drugs
Doctors gave Anna Nicole Smith a long list of dangerous drugs over the three years before her death, including while she was pregnant, according to sworn statements by investigators from state agencies. Two doctors charged in connection with Smith’s death allegedly also crossed professional lines by having personal relationships with their patient, the court documents released Tuesday said.
Digging out from $80,000 in debt
Two years ago, Dawn Warfield was drowning in debt.
Police: Escaped inmate rappelled down building using bedsheets
Texas authorities on Sunday were searching for a convicted burglar who escaped from a medical facility by rappelling off the building using a string of bedsheets, officials said. Joshua Duane Barnes, 21, was last seen at 8:15 p.m.
Pakistan: At least 1 dead as motorcycle bomber hits bus
A suicide bomber on a motorcycle struck a Pakistani Defense Ministry bus Thursday, killing at least one person and wounding 29 others, Rawalpindi police and medical officials said.
Kevorkian Case: Video of killing shown to jury
Confident that they have proven intent to kill, Michigan prosecutors rested their case in the murder trial of Dr. Jack Kevorkian after playing the videotape of Thomas Youk’s death and calling the medical examiner and investigators in the case.
Heart defect baby loses battle for life
A baby born with his heart protruding from his chest died two weeks after undergoing complex surgery to correct the problem, doctors said Thursday. “We have lost him,” said cardiothoracic surgeon A.K
Yale student’s killing ‘completely senseless,’ roommate says
A quiet rendition of “Amazing Grace” capped an emotional candlelight vigil Monday night for slain Yale University student Annie Le, whose body was found on what was to have been her wedding day. Several hundred people turned out on the Yale campus for the vigil, crying and hugging.