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Becoming an organ donor is one of the most unselfish, altruistic decisions that an individual can make. The process is easier than many think.

As of today, 101,898 people are waiting for transplant surgeries, according to the official U.S. government Web site for organ and tissue donation.

Many seniors erroneously assume that they are too old or have conditions making them ineligible to give the gift of life. Learn about U.S. organ & tissue donations.

Organ donation is the center of this new medical drama on CBS.

This New Year's Day the Tournament of Roses Parade will carry images of 76 organ donors on the "New Life Rises" float to honor those whose deaths helped save lives.

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

It's important that a liver donor not only physically prepares for the liver transplant surgery, yet also becomes mentally and emotionally prepared, as well.

It's one of the most insidious of diseases. Young cystic fibrosis patients often look healthy and fit, but inside, their own bodies are slowly killing them.

Actress Alfre Woodard is set to join the cast of "Three Rivers." The move places the Emmy Award winning performer at the center of CBS' new medical drama.

Human organs do not last forever. When an organ fails, it needs to be replaced. Each year, thousands of patients die because an organ is not available for transplant.

American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.

These bioartificial hearts may make cardiac patient treatments easier and more effective. Recycled animal hearts are an astounding breakthrough in treating heart disease.

Sometimes you need a simple gift to express something warm and fuzzy. Here are reviews of three gift books from Willow Creek Press.

Originally created to help dispel rumours of homosexuality in the Batcave, the Batgirl character has taken on a life, and a fan base of her own in television and film.

Millions of Americans volunteer organs for transplants, but thousands of patients still die every year for lack of a replacement kidney, liver, pancreas, heart or lung.

S-F is not all for spotty teenagers and geeky nerds. The following novels are not girly, but will satisfy a thinking female reader interested in "what if" speculations.

Toxoplasma gondii, a tissue and intestinal parasite of cats, is a tissue parasite of humans and other animals. Infection causes various types of disease.

Sudden deaths serve as heartbreaking reminders to make sure that your choices and final wishes are in a living will in the event you are ever placed on life support.

Senior riders enjoy bicycling vacations most when they ride in comfort. Here are tips on choosing and riding senior bicycles for adventures, fun and fitness.

Huge unreimbursed medical costs may be deductible on a taxpayer's income tax return and could reduce the tax bill. Here is the way to determine if they are deductible.

Transplantation is a necessary medical procedure to replace damaged organs. But should organs be available only to those who are willing to donate organs themselves?