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Opinion February 22

I'm dying of a fatal disease. Bureaucrats shouldn’t decide how doctors can try to save me

At 23, I'm fighting a fatal disease that took the life of my brother. I work in biotech and know there are medical advances that might help. Government needs to let us try.

Health February 7

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal muscle atrophy, even restoring the capability to walk.

Health February 2

Woman suffers pain for 20 years until her mystery ailment is finally diagnosed

A woman described her battle with pain for the better part of 20 years — until an MRI scan finally revealed what was causing her so much discomfort. Here's what she learned about endometriosis.

Police and Law Enforcement January 31

Michigan boy, 5, killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion, officials say

A 5-year-old boy is dead after a hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded at a medical facility Friday in Troy, Michigan, police and fire officials said.

Health January 6, 2025

AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study

In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human experts. Doctors and AI experts weigh in.

Health December 31, 2024

22 health care predictions for 2025 from medical researchers

Researchers from Mass General Brigham, a health care system in Boston, Massachusetts, shared with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital some of the scientific developments and breakthroughs they expect to see in 2025.

Health December 25, 2024

Pregnant woman and baby saved after doctors find grapefruit-sized tumor: 'Extremely rare'

A Chicago woman was just weeks away from giving birth when a nagging cough led to a shocking medical discovery. MaKenna Lauterbach shared her harrowing story with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital.

Health December 5, 2024

New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: 'I feel my legs'

In a Switzerland study, two people with spinal cord injuries received deep brain stimulation therapy and were able to walk without assistance and even climb stairs.

Medical Research November 30, 2024

Medical devices could become safer with this new breakthrough, experts say

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a "groundbreaking coating" that could make blood-contacting devices safer. Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu discusses the benefits.

Breast Cancer November 22, 2024

AI detects woman’s breast cancer after routine screening missed it: 'Deeply grateful'

A U.K. woman had her breast cancer detected through AI after a routine mammogram came back as normal. Experts Drs. Nicole Saphier and Harvey Castro discuss the power of AI in cancer care.

Health November 1, 2024

Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find

A study from the University of Kansas found that parents seeking information on their children’s health trust AI more than professionals. AI expert Harvey Castro discusses the benefits and risks.