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• 2 Boston police officers shot, suspect dead after domestic disturbance call

  A man wearing body armour and armed with an assault rifle shot two Boston police officers, before being shot and killed by other officers.

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  Oct 13, 2016
  
• New penis recipient looks forward to being a ‘complete’ man

  The recipient of the nation's first penis transplant says he is looking forward to walking out of the hospital a "complete" man.

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  May 18, 2016
  
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• Cancer patient receives 1st successful penis transplant in U.S.

  Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed that Thomas Manning of Halifax, Massachusetts, received the transplanted penis in a 15-hour procedure last week.

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  May 16, 2016
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• Novel U.S. government cancer study will test precision medicine

  The U.S. government is launching a very different kind of cancer study that will assign patients drugs based on what genes drive their tumors rather than the type.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2015
• Hooked on tanning? UV light may be addictive, study suggests

  Tell them they’re risking their health for that glow, but tanning bed fans will still head to the salon. New research suggests an addiction may be at play.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2014
• Teen worker in U.S. severs arm while cleaning pasta machine

  A teenage employee at an Italian restaurant in northern New York severed his arm while cleaning a pasta machine.

  World

  Apr 28, 2014
• Study suggests casual marijuana users may get brain changes

  A small study of casual marijuana smokers has turned up evidence of changes in the brain, a possible sign of trouble ahead, researchers say.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2014
• Marathon training could improve heart health of recreational runners

  Just in time for marathon season, a U.S. study shows that marathon training may improve heart health, even for recreational runners.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2014