Jun 17th, 2008 · Residents of a village in Romania re-elected their mayor even though he had died. The mayor had run the village for almost two decades, but just after Sunday's voting began, he died of liver disease. That news did not deter supporters, who gave him a 23-vote win over a living opponent.
Jun 12th, 2008 · Operatic tenor Wayne Conner was an classical-music radio personality and a teacher at the Curtis Institute of Music and the Academy of Vocal Arts and Peabody conservatory. For 30 years, he also produced and hosted WHYY's "Singer's World" and "Collector's Corner." Connor died May 9 of liver cancer at the age of 79.
May 16th, 2008 · Chris Gaffney, vocalist and accordion player for the Hacienda Brothers, died last week from liver cancer at the age of 57.
May 5th, 2008 · A study suggests that if taken in childhood, cod liver oil may lead to decreased bone density in women due to its ultra high Vitamin A content. Medical expert Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what types of cod liver oil are worst.
Dec 12th, 2007 · Long-term side-effects of anabolic steroids include heart and liver problems, problems with sex organs, and psychiatric and behavioral problems.
Sep 19th, 2007 · International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a chance to use insults like "lily-livered" and "scallywag" -- and to put some grog in your coffee cup. And say "Arr," if you must.
Mar 31st, 2007 · British food writer Anna Longmore talks about her list in Arena Magazine of the 50 foods you should try before you die. She tells Scott Simon that monkfish liver and duck embryo are definitely acquired tastes.
Mar 27th, 2007 · The cancer that White House Press Secretary Tony Snow successfully battled two years ago has returned. The Bush administration says the disease has spread to Snow's liver and elsewhere.