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Health November 22, 2024

Teen’s sudden death from peanut allergy leads to dramatic family decision

A family in Wisconsin is mourning the loss of their teenage daughter after she died from an allergic reaction — but they have found comfort in the lives saved through organ donation.

VIDEO October 9, 2024

Lung transplant recipient marries the brother of her donor

Jennifer, a double-lung transplant recipient, felt an "instant connection" after meeting the brother of her organ donor, Jill Ellis. The two are now happily married and forever grateful for the legacy Jill has left as an organ donor.

HEALTH September 17, 2024

Leukemia patient receives first-ever bone marrow transplant from deceased organ donor

The bioengineering company Ossium Health has created a new program that offers deep-frozen bone marrow from deceased organ donors -- and a Michigan woman has received the first transplant.

Transplants June 26, 2024

Chicago man receives kidney transplant while fully awake, goes home very next day

John Nicholas, 28, was awake during his kidney transplant procedure, performed on May 24 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. See the details and photos, plus Dr. Marc Siegel's input.

Olympics June 16, 2024

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin discusses raising awareness for kidney health after father's transplant

American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.

Massachusetts May 12, 2024

Massachusetts man dies 2 months after becoming first person to receive successful pig kidney transplant

A Massachusetts man who was the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.

HEALTH May 6, 2024

Pennsylvania mom seeks ‘perfect match’ bone marrow donor to cure daughter’s rare disorder: ‘Crucial need’

A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant — and her mother is on a mission to find the perfect match. Doctors discussed the urgent case.

New York April 24, 2024

New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant

Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.

HEALTH April 4, 2024

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

HEALTHY LIVING March 24, 2024

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

Here are key stories in the health and wellness area that you might have missed over the past week. Catch up quickly on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, Elon Musk and ketamine, and much more.

VIDEO March 22, 2024

Pig kidney transplant is the ‘road to the future’: Dr. Marc Siegel

91±¬ÁÏ contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss fears that the learning loss from the pandemic could be permanent and the successful pig kidney transplant.