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Secret hospitals in Philippines offer criminals surgical makeover to evade police: 'Entirely new person'

Authorities in the Philippines have uncovered secret hospitals that offer plastic surgery for fugitives and scammers seeking to evade arrest, according to reports. “You can create an entirely new person out of those,” said Winston John Casio, a spokesman for the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission. Police raided one such hospital in the southern suburbs of...

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Keep your family safe this summer with 4 smart items

Summer can mean splashing around, having fun in the sun, hosting backyard cookouts and enjoying lots of quality family time. But with the season comes its own set of safety concerns that go beyond bug bites and sunburns. About 25% of all ER visits happen in summertime, with bicycle injuries, drownings and sun-related injuries topping...

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Trump's 'miraculous' survival, the public health impact and cognitive testing top this week's health news

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long on medical research, disease prevention, healthy eating, cutting-edge surgeries and more. Also featured are personal stories of families overcoming great medical obstacles. Check out some of the top stories from this past week that you may have missed or have been meaning to...

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CARMEN the robot companion can help boost your memory and cognition

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? Or misplaced your keys for the umpteenth time this week? If you’ve been noticing these little memory hiccups more often, you’re not alone. As we age, our cognitive functions can start to slow down, and for some, it might be a sign of...

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Ask a doctor: ‘Is it safe to swim underwater with my eyes open?’

Hot summer days include plenty of pool or beach time for many people — but it’s important to stay safe while swimming. While it may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, experts warn that prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk. Fox News Digital spoke with Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., an ophthalmologist in...