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Long Island boy, 5, born without left hand 'glowing' after receiving 'Iron Man' bionic arm
Jordan Marotta of Dix Hills, L.I., achieved superhero status this week.
Startup claims they have created AI head transplant system, plans to perform first procedure within decade
Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge announced that it has created a system for a head transplant. The procedure would graft a head onto the body of a brain dead...
Is this the future? Wild new tech can read someone's mind — with shocking accuracy
It's practically unthinkable.
First living patient to receive genetically modified pig kidney dead at 62, weeks after historic transplant
"Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide, and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field...
Patient receives kidney from pig in medical breakthrough that could end dialysis
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston carried out the milestone kidney transplant last weekend.
Scientists discover sources of Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, and OCD in bombshell study
In a study, deep brain stimulation was able to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain that are responsible for four cognitive disorders.
FDA greenlights first drug for severe frostbite: ‘Very important approval’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week.
New test detects ovarian cancer earlier — thanks to artificial intelligence
Early detection is especially important, as Georgia Tech researchers describe ovarian cancer as a "silent killer" that's typically asymptomatic at first.
Colon cancer could be stopped by turning on a protein 'like a light switch': study
It could be a breakthrough for colon cancer prevention.
Alzheimer's risks can be detected 15 years in advance with breakthrough blood test: study
The testing procedure was created by the company ALZpath and offers a comparatively painless, less costly alternative to spinal taps for insight into a person's risk of the disease.
Cure for panic attacks may be on the way thanks to new brain discovery
An estimated 11% of Americans experience a panic attack each year, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Self-service CarePods touted as 'first AI doctor's office' — for $99/month
A computer might cure your ills soon enough.
Two new cutting-edge sickle cell treatments approved by FDA despite side effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough CRISPR gene editing...
Depression symptoms eased within a week using TMS magnet therapy: new study
Using magnets to treat depression sounds like a mad scientist's scheme — but it actually works.
AI can detect diabetes — just by listening to you talk for 10 seconds: new study
Ask your robo-doctor.
New drug for IBD, ulcerative colitis wins FDA approval: 'Amazing results'
"We're seeing pretty amazing results" with newer treatments, said one expert. "If you look over the last few years, it’s been game-changing."
The breast cancer vaccine changed my life — now I can stop worrying it will return
"We might be able to eliminate breast cancer as a disease, just as we have eliminated polio and smallpox," said once cancer expert.
New weight loss drug could provide exercise, metabolism boost in a pill: study
US pharmacy researchers have developed and tested a new drug that could help humans lose weight simply by convincing the body's muscles that they are working out.
There is life after death: Revived patients share out-of-body experiences in startling NYU report
"Somehow in death their entire life comes to the fore," said one researcher. "It's a deep, purposeful and meaningful reevaluation of their lives."
PTSD may be cured by 'ecstasy' therapy: breakthrough MDMA study
If approved, MDMA "would be the first novel treatment for PTSD in over two decades,” said one expert. "PTSD patients can feel some hope."