Robyn and Jason Wright, who struggled with infertility, thought they'd never have a child. But now they have a little boy, carried by a surrogate in Anand, India, the reproductive tourist hub for an international baby boom. Full story
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Facebook is now fueling organ donations Becky Melton’s “friend” request to Jerry Wilde, a complete stranger in dire need of a new kidney, came with a photo and a gift. The texted photo: a picture of Melton, 28, holding a hand-drawn sign showing two kidneys and a message -- “We’re a match! |
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Cheating guys more likely to die of a heart attack Researchers in Italy examined monogamy among men and discovered an interesting correlation -- having an extramarital affair increases men’s risk of having a deadly heart attack. |
Military women and suicide: Home safe but not sound Rising suicide rates among female veterans show how deep the emotional wounds can be |
After chemo hair loss, 'henna crowns' help heal After losing her hair to chemotherapy while receiving treatment for advanced stage ovarian cancer, Deanne Mayall was feeling depressed about being bald. Every look in the mirror reminded her of her cancer diagnosis. So, the Kingston, Ontario, native decided to change that. |
German doctors apologize for Holocaust horrors The German Medical Association issued a remarkably blunt and straightforward apology Wednesday for the role it played during the Holocaust in the mass murder and barbaric medical experiments done on Jews and many other groups. It may be the most important apology made in the name of medicine, writes bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan. |
School plans condom giveaway for prom Prom season is packed with choices for high school students -- which dress, which tuxedo, which flowers? This year, one high school gives teens one more choice to make: whether or not to pick up a condom on their way out the door. |
50 shades of snot: The real reason stay-at-home moms are depressed A recent Gallup poll found that stay-home moms are more depressed than working moms. What, taking care of kids all day is hard? One mom is not surprised by the findings. |
Teen suspended for anti-bullying video cleared Jessica Barba, the New York teen suspended from school for making a controversial anti-bullying video, is returning to school Thursday, NBC News reports. |
Gossip guys: Men and women dish dirt differently When dudes dish the dirt, those conversations have a very different effect on male friendships than it does when girls gossip with their female pals, a Canadian researcher has found. |