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Sports 5 years ago

Golf great Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car wreck

The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told a news conference hours later, adding that Woods was conscious and "able to communicate" when rescue personnel arrived.

World 6 years ago

North Korea's Kim reappears after weeks of speculation

The North reported that Kim had attended the opening of a fertiliser factory and released pictures it said showed the leader cutting a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday in Sunchon, north of Pyongyang, although the appearance could not be verified.

Health 6 years ago

Violinist plays during brain op as surgeons test her dexterity

A violinist helped surgeons avoid damage to her brain during surgery to remove a tumor by playing her instrument, the UK hospital where she underwent the innovative procedure said.

Health 6 years ago

Surprise! One in five Americans hit with unexpected bills after surgery

One in five Americans who undergo elective surgery receive surprise bills -- despite their insurance covering the procedure -- researchers said Tuesday, with the average debt around $2,000.

Health 6 years ago

Texas hospital livestreams brain surgery on Facebook

A young woman in Texas who remained awake for her brain surgery was able to speak to doctors during the procedure – and viewers form around the world looked on, as part of the operation was livestreamed on Facebook.

National 6 years ago

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Colleagues say Wiranto can walk, tell jokes as he recuperates after attack

Wiranto, who is currently recuperating after surgery to treat abdominal wounds he sustained in a recent assault, has been receiving endless visits from his friends and colleagues.

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Instagram to introduce stricter rules about diet and cosmetic surgery-related posts

This week the Guardian reported that Facebook will be more strictly enforcing an updated set of Facebook and Instagram community guidelines designed to curb the amount of influencer adverts related to diet products and cosmetic surgery.

World 7 years ago

China's transgender community risk self-surgery and illegal drugs

Too scared to talk to family in a society that still classifies transgender people as having a "mental illness", instead he attempted surgery on himself after watching online tutorials of the procedure.