Health Rewind: Death by Illegal Butt Injections?

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When Black Market Cosmetic Surgery Kills  - Too many women are paying the price for beauty. Thus far, six states have reported deaths by silicon butt injections in women and more have reported other serious complications such as amputations, blood clots, disfigurement and infections. And recently, the Associated Press highlighted a growing trend in the U.S.: Illegal butt injections issued by people who have no medical training. (Photo: AP Photo/Dr. John J. Martin Jr., HO)
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Can a Gene Make You Spank Your Kids? - Mothers who are facing hard times financially are more at risk for aggressive parenting, says a new study — but only for those with a certain gene. Researchers from the Columbia University School of Social Work found that women with the DRD2 gene were more likely to hit, yell and abuse their kids than women without the gene, HealthDay wrote. (Photo: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/06/National-06-01-06-15/060313-national-crime-weekend.jpg

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When Black Market Cosmetic Surgery Kills  - Too many women are paying the price for beauty. Thus far, six states have reported deaths by silicon butt injections in women and more have reported other serious complications such as amputations, blood clots, disfigurement and infections. And recently, the Associated Press highlighted a growing trend in the U.S.: Illegal butt injections issued by people who have no medical training. (Photo: AP Photo/Dr. John J. Martin Jr., HO)

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