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Can skin really turn green like in 'Wicked'? The truth about chlorosis, 'the lost disease' of teen girls
In Wicked, Elphaba has bright green skin, the result of her mother drinking a suspicious elixir while pregnant — but in the real world, young women used to be diagnosed...
Mom was 'clinically dead' for 45 minutes after giving birth to triplets due to 'rare' medical complication during labor
“It’s pretty catastrophic. When it occurs, it’s about 80%, 85% fatal.”
Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo, lupus aims to win pageant, make history
Her beauty isn't only skin-deep.
Cause of death revealed for high school football player who collapsed during practice
Semaj Wilkins collapsed during football practice on Aug. 13
I have multiple, intense orgasms all day long — I can't even work and it's very distressing
Having orgasms all day long might sound like a dream come true, but it can be a nightmare for sufferers.
I was paralyzed a decade ago while suffering from rare disease — here's how I run the NYC Marathon
Michael Ring is preparing to toe the line at Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon, a 26.2-mile course he knows all too well but takes him twice as long to run.
I'm a doctor — here are signs you need to get your thyroid checked
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men.
Scientists tracked the age you're most likely to be hospitalized — and the results will surprise you
Think only the young and reckless and the old and frail end up in health clinics? Think again.
I'm a doctor — these 3 signs may mean your heart is weak
If you have these three concerning symptoms, it's time to get to the heart of the problem.
Ancient disease is shockingly making a comeback — here's why
Risk factors for scurvy include poor nutrition, gastric bypass surgery, dialysis, alcoholism, psychiatric history and eating disorders.
I'm a doctor — here are 5 signs your body needs more nutrients
A study published in August found that more than half the world doesn't consume enough micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.
I'm a doctor — these 5 concerning symptoms may indicate colon cancer
With colorectal cancer rates rising among young people, it's important to know the signs that may mean colon cancer.
I'm a doctor — beware this troubling health danger of your space heater
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don't make any rash decisions.
26-year-old with two vaginas reveals how it affects her sex life
Annie Charlotte has two vaginas, but it doesn’t impact her sex life much because “99 percent of men don’t realize”. The 26-year-old discovered she had two vaginas when she was...
I have the same rare 'vampire' condition Count Dracula had — garlic can kill me
A woman's rare "vampire disease" causes her to writhe in pain and could even be fatal if she ingests garlic, much like the mythical bloodsucking creatures.
Nobel Prize in medicine honors American duo for 'fundamentally important' biological breakthrough
The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded Monday to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
Trendy sex move to 'intensify orgasms' could ruin your romps forever: doctors
Partners might be treading too close to the sun with this super hot sex act.
Three brothers diagnosed with rare crippling condition after suffering frequent headaches
“So if we can help one other kid that maybe is struggling with headaches and they’ve been passed off several times, that’s a win in my book,” Whitney said.
Gym junkie's arms 'explode' while doing pull-ups for Crossfit challenge: 'This was a wake-up call'
She got swole -- and not in a good way.
Is there something wrong with Michael Jordan's eyes? Docs reveal thoughts on yellow tint
Concern over the discoloration of Michael Jordan's eyes has rebounded after fans noticed yellow pigment in the NBA star's eyes at a soccer match in Monaco against Barcelona.