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A team of researchers is breaking down the best plan to stop COVID and keep its damage from spreading.
Updated: 22 hours ago
A team of researchers is breaking down the best plan to stop COVID and keep its damage from spreading.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 10:05 PM EDT
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A new technique during surgery is helping women recover with fewer complications.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT
A new technique during surgery is helping women recover with fewer complications.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 6:03 PM EDT
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New research examines racial disparities in the outcomes of these heart patients.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
New research examines racial disparities in the outcomes of these heart patients.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 10:35 PM EDT
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Researchers say the results of a stage three clinical trial may mean more options for patients.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 7:48 PM EDT
Researchers say the results of a stage three clinical trial may mean more options for patients.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 9:37 PM EDT
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A new app is giving doctors a way to help patients spot early signs.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:57 PM EDT
A new procedure is helping treat the condition.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 7:56 PM EDT
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A new procedure may allow young athletes to continue to compete.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 9:16 PM EDT
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Plastic surgeons may have found a safer and more efficient option for blasting away fat.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 9:01 PM EDT
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A treatment that doctors have used for years to break up kidney stones is now approved to break up blockages in the arteries.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 9:47 PM EDT
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If two shots were good, could a third, months later, be even better when it comes to keeping COVID away?
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 6:38 PM EDT
If two shots were good, could a third, months later, be even better when it comes to keeping COVID away?
Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 8:22 PM EDT
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New advanced technologies are giving surgeons the tools they need to not only save lives, but preserve their patient's quality of life.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 6:04 PM EDT
New advanced technologies are giving surgeons the tools they need to not only save lives, but preserve their patient's quality of life.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 7:43 PM EDT
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New technology is bringing fast relief to these patients.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
New technology is bringing fast relief to these patients.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 8:15 PM EDT
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In the U.S., it's a taboo topic to talk about. But not talking about wants and wishes for end-of-life care now can lead to big problems later.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
In the U.S., it's a taboo topic to talk about. But not talking about wants and wishes for end-of-life care now, can lead to big problems later.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 7:51 PM EDT
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Heart failure affects 6.2 million adults in the United States, but many don’t even know they have it.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 5:58 PM EDT
Heart failure affects 6.2 million adults in the United States, but many don't even know they have it.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 7:38 PM EDT
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While NSAIDs can ease your discomfort, they can also cause an unwanted side effect: ulcers.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 5:59 PM EDT
Every day, millions of people take meds to relieve their pain. But many aren't aware that these popular drugs can also lead to a serious complication.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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A study from The Ohio State University found 15 percent of athletes who had mild symptoms of COVID, or were asymptomatic, showed signs of heart inflammation as they recovered.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 7:09 PM EDT
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The cases of pulmonary hypertension are rising, but lack of education on the disease is causing some serious concerns among medical experts.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 6:06 PM EDT
Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that affects the blood vessels in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. And with no current cure, finding treatments is difficult.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 7:24 PM EDT
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SickPredict monitors health metrics from an iPhone, like heart rate and oxygen levels, to tell you when you may be getting sick.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 7:02 PM EDT
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New technology is allowing parents to take their babies home, knowing that doctors are keeping a close watch on them.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
New technology is allowing parents to take their babies home, knowing that doctors are keeping a close watch on them.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 7:03 PM EDT
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34 million American adults have Type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers are linking the development of Type 2 diabetes to a higher risk of dementia.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 5:40 PM EDT
34 million American adults have Type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers are linking the development of Type 2 diabetes to a higher risk of dementia.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 5:39 PM EDT
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More than four million adults experience at least 15 migraine days a month.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 5:13 PM EDT
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On August 11, 2011, fans were waiting for the band Sugarland to perform when high winds swept through the area.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 5:39 PM EDT
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More than one in three unvaccinated adults say they will not get the Covid-19 vaccine, putting reaching herd immunity at risk.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:29 PM EDT
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Its well known that food plays a major role in our physical health, but it can also play a role in our mental health.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT
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Nearsightedness is on the rise in kids. Many experts say more time in front of screens and less time outdoors is to blame for this trend.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
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A new device is making it easier for parents to track their child's health.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
A new device is making it easier for parents to track their child's health.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
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Even in a good job market, only 20 percent of adults with autism get hired. But now, technology is hoping to change that with virtual reality.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT
Even in a good job market, only 20 percent of adults with autism get hired. But now, technology is hoping to change that with virtual reality.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 5:44 PM EDT
New technology is using genetic testing to make the perfect match.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 6:50 PM EDT
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The CDC reports that more than 600,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. alone. But now, researchers say they’ve learned lessons and gained valuable information from studying responses in the ICU.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
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A rare birth defect that causes the brain to develop outside the skull is usually fatal… until now.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 5:54 PM EDT
A rare birth defect that causes the brain to develop outside the skull is usually fatal… until now.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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Scientists are studying donated human hearts to better detect the precise point where arrythmia starts.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
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Scientists are looking for new treatments, and they have found inspiration in a box of cereal.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM EDT
Scientists are looking for new treatments, and they have found inspiration in a box of cereal.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 6:14 PM EDT
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The joints link your pelvis to your lower spine. Many cases are misdiagnosed since the pain can mimic other conditions, like a herniated disc or a hip problem.