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Infants who undergo surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia in their first two years of life may be at increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as they grow older.

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Lawyers in Conrad Murray trial prepare closing argumentsupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 01:27:00

Lawyers in the Conrad Murray manslaughter trial will take Wednesday off from court to prepare their closing arguments, a day after the doctor declined to testify in his defense in the death of singer Michael Jackson.

Prosecution recalls its star witnessupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 01:27:00

The prosecution recalled propofol expert Dr. Shafer back to the stand to address issues raised by Murray's defense.

Judge threatens to fine defense witnessupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 15:24:00

The judge says one of Dr. Conrad Murray's defense witnesses violated his order and threatens to impose a $1000 fine.

Murray remains silent as testimony ends in Jackson death trial updated: Tue Nov 01 2011 15:24:00

Dr. Conrad Murray announced in court Tuesday that he will not testify in his involuntary manslaughter trial.

Week 3: The Conrad Murray trialupdated: Mon Oct 17 2011 14:22:00

Dramatic testimony about alleged "gross negligence" highlighted the third week of the Conrad Murray trial.

New lab test forces new delay in Conrad Murray trialupdated: Mon Oct 17 2011 14:22:00

Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial has been put on hold at least until Wednesday to give the defense time to study new lab test results the prosecution contends show Michael Jackson did not ingest a fatal overdose of sedatives.

People.com: Michael Jackson's Plea to Doctor: 'Please, Please' Give Me Propofolupdated: Sat Oct 08 2011 21:33:00

The pop star gets a dose of the drug he called "milk" the morning of his death

HypnoBirthing: Relax while giving birth?updated: Fri Aug 12 2011 10:06:00

Instead of contractions, they're called surges. And don't call it labor, it's birthing. When the discomfort of childbirth kicks in, it's pressure -- not pain.

Can my tailbone pain be cured?updated: Wed Jun 08 2011 13:24:00

I am an average person -- good health and slightly overweight. Last year on a dare/challenge from a friend I rode my bicycle 50 miles without any previous training. I successfully completed the 50 miles, although I had extreme pain in my tailbone following the ride. I assumed this was temporary and continued to live my life. However, a year or so later it still has pain when I sit down. I'm not sure where to start besides seeing my normal doctor. Is this something that can be cured or could I have done lifelong damage to my tailbone?

Should teens make circumcision decision?updated: Fri Apr 15 2011 06:19:00

Fifty-one years ago, Frank lost something he considers valuable. It was his foreskin, and Frank would like it back.

Ohio uses new, untested drug to execute death row inmateupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 21:37:00

An Ohio death row inmate was executed Thursday with a new single-drug method, using a chemical commonly employed to euthanize animals but never tested on humans for such a purpose.

13 states ask for federal help on execution drug shortageupdated: Thu Feb 10 2011 12:18:00

The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing a request from 13 states on how to acquire an execution drug no longer made in the United States and whether the federal government would share its supplies, a federal spokeswoman said Wednesday.

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