A man was intentionally bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes, and his blood is now being used in life-saving treatment.

A king cobra moves through its cage at the reptile house at the Bronx Zoo. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty

What you need to know Man bitten by more than 200 snake species helps scientists develop new anti-venom drug Herpetologist and venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily been bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes over 20 years. His efforts have allowed researchers to create anti-venom cocktails that can reduce the effects of certain snake bites. … Read more

West Virginia moves toward pre-approval after man dies due to insurance denial

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Six months after Eric Tennant died after a long battle with his health insurance company over doctor-recommended cancer treatment, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill aimed at limiting the damage caused by insurance denials. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Tennant, a coal mine … Read more