A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in ...

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A brain abscess, an infected heart valve, liver cancer, an amputated arm and a 30-year-old mother receiving CPR in the emergency room at Falmouth Hospital. What connects these various storylines?

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your gums. Poor dental hygiene and injuries to the gums can lead to gum boils. You need to see a healthcare provider to treat a gum boil. A gum ...