Surgery

Scarless Surgery Uses Body's Own Openings

Washington Post | Rob Stein | Posted 09.20.2008 | Living


When Albert Pagliuca got gallstones, his surgeon offered to remove his gallbladder with a new operation designed to hurt less, get him back to work mo...

Head Trip: Who Do You Trust When Your Child's Surgeons Give Conflicting Advice?

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 07.31.2008 | Living


Joel Schwartzberg

Like any father, I wish I could take my son's place in all of life's harrowing rides, but I settle for what I can do: sit close, hold his hand, and tighten his buckle.

All I Want For Christmas is a Shot of Paralyzing Toxins to the Forehead

Leslie Goldman | Posted 12.11.2007 | Living


Leslie Goldman

You know what's really much better than a fruitcake as a holiday gift? Boobs. New boobs. Free new boobs.

17 Days and Counting: My Journey to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

Allison Gilbert | Posted 11.12.2007 | Living


Allison Gilbert

That's what's so hard about not having either one of my parents anymore: At 37, I still want to be somebody's baby.

Ted Kennedy Undergoes Surgery To Repair Blocked Artery

AP | GLEN JOHNSON | Posted 10.12.2007 | Politics


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent surgery Friday to repair a partially blocked artery in his neck, which was discovered during an examination of a deca...