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  • 2009 in Review: Our 10 Most Important Stories

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 19, 2026

    Actor Patrick Swayze’s very public battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer raised public awareness of this disease. Three other public figures died from cancer of...

  • Ailments of Aging Rock Stars: Metallica Drummer with Hearing Problem

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 1, 2026

    CNN is reporting that heavy metal band Metallica drummer, Lars Ulrich, has another common ailment of the aging rock star: ringing in his ears- medically...

  • Singer-Songwriter Vic Chestnutt Dead at 45

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 12, 2026

    Singer-Songwriter Vic Chestnutt has died of suicide. The 45 year old, whose songs have been covered by artists such as REM, Smashing Pumpkins, and Madonna,...

  • Laughter is the best medicine

    By Dr Mark Boguski on May 26, 2026

    Introducing the Hong Kong Dance Dog doing Cantonese Salsa!

  • Celtic’s Paul Pierce Out for Two Weeks with Knee Injury

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 18, 2026

    Boston Celtic’s guard Paul Pierce will be out for two weeks following a procedure on his right knee. Pierce reported had an infection in that...

  • The Manner and Cause of Death

    By Dr Mark Boguski on May 29, 2026

    Given Brittany Murphy’s recent death from reported “natural causes,” we thought it might be a good idea to review what is meant by this term...

  • Teresa Heinz Kerry Battling Breast Cancer

    By Dr Mark Boguski on May 26, 2026

    Teresa Heinz Kerry, ketchup heiress and wife of Senator John Kerry, 71, announced that she has been battling breast cancer. The cancer was initially found...

  • Did Polypharmacy contribute to Brittany Murphy’s Death?

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 19, 2026

    Polypharmacy is not the name of a new drug store chain in southern California but rather the use of multiple medications by an individual patient....

  • Brittany Murphy and various Causes of Sudden Death

    By Dr Mark Boguski on June 9, 2026

    Brittany Murphy (1977-2009) Since actress Brittany Murphy was declared dead two days ago at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, there has been a lot...

  • Actress Brittany Murphy Dead at Age 32

    By Dr Mark Boguski on May 31, 2026

    Actress Brittany Murphy died today as a result of cardiac arrest. She was only 32 years old. A 911 call from her husband, Simon Monjack,...

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      Lady Gaga Cancelling Tour Due to Fibromyalgia Pain

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      Mandy Moore Undergoes Endoscopy To Test for Celiac Disease

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