The nation's first double hand transplant recipient has left a Pittsburgh hospital after medicine cleared up a rash that signaled he might be rejecting his new hands. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center spokeswoman Amy Dugas says 58-year-old Jeff Kepner, of Augusta, Ga., was discharged Monday from ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have a hysterectomy for non-cancerous conditions seem to fare similarly well in terms of psychological well-being whether they have all or part of the uterus removed, a new study finds. Studies have shown that rates of partial hysterectomies have been on the rise since the 1990s, in the U.S. and other countries. A ...

Many people opt for knee replacement surgery to provide better mobility and eliminate pain. Under those conditions you would expect patients to be more active following the surgery, and therefore to lose weight. However, a new study suggests it doesn't work out that way in most cases. Researchers ...

The Boston Celtics say guard J.R. Giddens has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The team said the procedure Tuesday was a success but no date has been set for his return. Giddens has played in 21 games for the Celtics this season. He scored a season-high ...