Argentinian heart surgeon René Favaloro popularized coronary bypass surgery, which continues to save the lives of people with heart disease.

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Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.
From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.
Thanks to a stringent new FDA mandate, food suppliers are now adding sesame to products that didn’t previously contain it.
Celine Dion recently announced that she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and progressive neurological disorder that only affects about one or two out of every 1 million people.
It can be tricky to shop for the sporty person in your life, but these holiday gifts can help them reach their fitness goals and have fun along the way.
Whether your hair is oily or naturally dry (or somewhere in between), the best drugstore shampoos can help your strands stay healthier than ever.
The FDA has made the devices cheaper and more readily available to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Half of the world’s population—nearly 4 billion people—lack safe and sanitary toilet facilities. Here are a few facts to make you appreciate our lovely loos.
The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.
There’s no such thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables, but you'll want to give these a good rinse first.
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
We spoke to two experts about what causes maskne, how to prevent it, and the best products to grab now if you’re dealing with it.
In a study, scientists were able to isolate one key ingredient that makes humans so delicious to the disease-spreading insects.
Unfortunately, Louisiana doesn’t have a region called “Cancer Alley” for nothing.
Thinking of getting a booster? Here's what you should know.
The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.
People with outie belly buttons, rejoice—the cleaning process is easier for you.
Mental Floss and Cheribundi have teamed up to share these six simple tips—all backed by science—for increasing and improving your rest.