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Judge Denies Muslim Inmate's Lawsuit Over Grooming Rights

Apr 25th 2011 – 4:08PM
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AP

RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia's prison system did not violate a Muslim inmate's religious rights when it refused to allow him to grow a 1/8-inch beard, which he believes is required by his religion, a federal judge has ruled. William Couch, a 50-year-old Sunni Muslim, is a medium-security prisoner serving multiple life...

Professional Golfer Beth Allen Donates Kidney to Brother

By Susanna BairdMar 3rd 2011 – 2:31PM
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When the LPGA's Beth Allen returns to the links come spring, she'll feel a little tug in her side every time she swings, reminding her of her big brother, Dan Allen. The 29-year-old golfer, who mostly plays in Europe, donated one of her kidneys to Dan on Tuesday. "I'm all done! Feels like I've done 10 million sit ups but...

Coach Who Donated Kidney to Player Gets Hero's Welcome at Home Opener

Feb 23rd 2011 – 3:19AM
WFMY News 2

WFMY News 2

Two weeks after saving the life of one of his players by donating a kidney, Wake Forest University baseball coach Tom Walter received a hero's welcome at Tuesday's home opener. Walter donated the kidney to freshman outfielder Kevin Jordan on Feb. 7 in Atlanta. Jordan is still recovering at home in Georgia, but Walter, 42,...

Cannibals and Craftsmen: Ancient Skulls Found in England Were Used as Cups

By Traci WatsonFeb 16th 2011 – 6:12PM
Natural History Museum, London

Natural History Museum, London

Ancient human bones found in an English cave not only show signs of cannibalism but also seem to have served another gruesome role: providing the raw material for so-called "skull cups." These skulls-turned-goblets may have been used as vessels for blood, food or potent drinks during rituals performed thousands of years...

Don't Want to Get Sick? Break a Sweat: Physical Fitness Curbs Colds

By Katie DrummondNov 2nd 2010 – 11:57AM

(Nov. 2) -- Incorporating fitness into your daily lifestyle can do more than mitigate stress and help maintain a healthy weight. Just in time for the winter sniffles, a new study concludes that a physically fit body can also ward off the common cold. What did the study determine? Around 1,000 adults were tracked...

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Stacy Barrows: Posture Or Posturing: Myths And Reality

Jun 02nd 2012 - 09:45AM

At some point in almost everyone's teen years, a well-meaning parent or teacher tells us to correct the way we're standing or sitting.

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Education Amplified

Jun 01st 2012 - 05:45PM

We've all heard it -- or didn't hear it.

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William Martinez, Threesome Death Victim, Family Awarded $3 Million In Medical Malpractice Suit

Jun 01st 2012 - 05:20PM

The family of a man who died while having a threesome with a woman and a male friend has been awarded $3 million from his cardiologist because the doctor did not warn him to avoid physical exertion.

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Video Of Cooper, Adorable Boy Hearing Parent's Voice For The First Time, Goes Viral (VIDEO)

Jun 01st 2012 - 03:18PM

Although it was first posted in October of 2011, heartwarming footage of Cooper, a boy diagnosed as "profoundly deaf" hearing his parent's voice for the first time has resurfaced on the Internet -- sparking waves of happy tears web-wide.

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What's Eating Devil Anse Hatfield? All About Pleurisy

Jun 01st 2012 - 01:43PM

If you've been following the History Channel's Hatfields & McCoys miniseries about the famous Civil War-era feud between the Hatfield and McCoy clans of West Virginia and Kentucky, you may have noticed something unfamiliar in Devil Anse Hatfield last night: pleurisy.

anatomy News From the Web

  • 06/03/12 Fueled by grief, they protect student athletes' hearts Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Philadelphia PA Darren and Phyllis Sudman channeled love and grief for the son they lost into a children's health crusade, but when they reflect on how quickly they raised $1 million and passed the nation's first law to protect youth athletes' hearts, the Plymouth Meeting couple credit business know-how honed during years at corporations like AOL.
  • 06/03/12 Vet Help: How to Reduce Allergens on Your Dog? Source: Webster Groves Patch - Webster Groves MO Every other week, Dr. Patrick Tate, chief of the veterinary staff and a general practitioner at Webster Groves Animal Hospital , answers reader questions about pets.
  • 06/03/12 Centegra mobile unit to offer vascular screenings Source: Northwest Herald - Crystal Lake IL Learn about the risks for heart disease or a stroke with a vascular screening through Centegra's Wellness on the Move mobile health unit.
  • 06/03/12 Men's Health Week celebrated Source: Northwest Herald - Crystal Lake IL Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic, 10 N. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, is celebrating National Men's Health Week June 11-17.
  • 06/03/12 My Miu Miu Nails Source: Kingdom of Style I've finally accepted that having nicely painted toenails is a waste of time when you ballet dance - the second those pointe shoes go on, the nailpolish is gone.

Background on anatomy

Anatomy (from the Ancient Greek , anatemnein: ana, "separate, apart from", and temnein, "to cut up, cut open") is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things.

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