Health July 25 Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases A new reproductive approach, three-person IVF, combines DNA from biological parents with mitochondria from egg donors, eliminating the risk of fatal metabolic diseases.
Tech July 25 AI tech detects hidden heart disease doctors often miss Structural heart disease often shows no symptoms until it's too late, but Columbia's AI tool, EchoNext, can flag potential cases from routine ECGs that trained doctors might miss.
Health July 24 Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer's devastating effects UCSF researchers found the cancer drugs letrozole and irinotecan may reverse Alzheimer's effects, reducing tau protein clumps and improving memory in mice.
Tech July 24 Smart wearable tracks your hydration in real time Instead of guessing, the new wearable hydration sensor provides real-time data, allowing you to stay ahead of dehydration, rather than just react to it.
Tech July 23 At-home test works like coffee rings to spot serious illness faster Scientists transformed everyday coffee stain patterns into a breakthrough diagnostic tool that's 100 times more sensitive than current rapid tests for diseases like COVID-19 and sepsis.
Transplants July 23 WATCH: Lawmaker shares personal experience as Congress weighs organ donation reforms Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., whose mother died waiting for a liver transplant, addresses alarming organ procurement practices while stressing the need to maintain donor participation.
Health July 22 Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
Tech July 22 Bionic knee helps amputees walk naturally again Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional socket-based prosthetics, this system anchors directly to the bone and integrates with the surrounding muscle tissue.
Tech July 22 Humanoid robot performs medical procedures via remote control Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is looking into humanoid robots as a potential solution.
Health July 22 Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.
Health July 21 Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds A federal investigation revealed concerning practices in the organ donation system, in which procurement began while patients showed signs of life, leading to calls for unified oversight.