A vasectomy is a surgical procedure to make a man sterile. After the operation, sperm can no longer mix with semen. This is the fluid that’s ejaculated from the penis. A vasectomy has traditionally ...

Vasectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. This straightforward operation is a form of birth control that works by preventing sperm from leaving the body ...

Glenford Turner had surgery in 2013 at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut. Four years later, according to a new lawsuit, doctors discovered that a sharp metal surgical instrument had been ...

When a surgeon removes a tumor, some cancer cells may get left behind, threatening to seed another malignant growth. Researchers have just begun the first clinical trial of a new anticancer tool that ...

For a brain surgeon, telling tumorous tissue from healthy tissue can be tricky business in the middle of a procedure, with potentially disastrous repercussions if mistakes are made. Looking to give ...

Cancer is a crafty foe, not least because traces often remain after surgery and can trigger a relapse later on. Now a new technology to fight those dangerous leftovers – a cold atmospheric plasma ...

As a Filipino-Chinese girl, it’s no secret that all of the hair on my body is pretty dark. Although the hair on my head is really thin and fine, somehow, the rest on my arms, legs, and face is thick ...

In the hands of a skilled surgeon, a scalpel is a powerful tool that saves lives. In the hands of a child, it can be an effective way to lose a finger, or worse. Options are the financial equivalent ...

Cannondale has given its cross-country race bike, the Scalpel, a refresh for 2024. The new bike's updated frame sees increased suspension travel, geometry designed for the race courses of today, ...