The new book, "FROZEN: My Journey into the World of Cryonics, Deception, and Death," is the tale of one paramedic's strange experiences in the almost sci-fi world of cryonics. (Photo Courtesy Vanguard Press)

Paramedic Freezes Ted Williams' Head

Dr. Bledsoe remembers an old friend who got into cryonics and put a baseball legend's head in a lobster pot.

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Flu Fells Emergency Workers in Calgary

As much as 20 per cent of the STARS air ambulance workforce in Calgary is not reporting to work due to illness.

Canadian Medics Cause Olympic Problems

The paramedics have been on strike since April 1. The B.C. government introduced legislation this week that would impose a contract and require them to return to work.

TX Mass Casualty Shooting: 30 Wounded, 13 Dead

Some soldiers rushed to treat their injured colleagues by ripping their uniforms into makeshift bandages to treat their wounds.

Mich. Man Steals Ambulance

Authorities said a 31-year-old Detroit man who was stranded at a southeast Michigan hospital face charges after he stole an ambulance.

WHO: Swine Flu is Top Strain

"We remain quite concerned about the patterns that we're seeing," Fukuda said during a press briefing Thursday.

Ariz. Medical Chopper Crashes

The pilot of the Eurocopter AS 350 lost control while trying to land at San Carlos's Cutter airport.

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Va. Medics Use Therapeutic Hypothermia

The treatment is called therapeutic hypothermia.

Texas Water Rescue Team Prepares for Storms

Austin water rescue team ready.

Houston Docs Using Phone Apps

A Houston-based hospital system is getting international recognition for putting technology into the hands of its doctors.

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Boston EMS, City to Track H1N1 Flu Vaccine Recipients

Boston EMS is working with city officials to track who gets the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines this year.

ARCH Air Medical Service Celebrates 30 Years

Hear from ARCH Air Medical Service employees what makes this 30-year-old company a great place to work.

I Don't Have Time to Exercise

Don't let your exercise equipment collect dust. Commit yourself to a workout plan like the one in this article.

H1N1 Preparations Continue as 'Flu Fatigue' Sets In

Work to roll out an H1N1 vaccine the first week of October continues despite "flu fatigue" among providers and the public.

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