Modern medical technology has changed our lives and expectations. Learn how the new tools of medicine are working to change the face of health care and improve our lives.
When Lester Cramer developed a blockage in his carotid artery, his surgeons used a new technique shown to reduce risk of strokes.
Declines in smoking and an increase in aging populations, environmental contaminants point to a massive rise in cases in the coming years.
Long-running study finds men who can meet this key metric often enjoy better heart health.
In identifying new species of gut microbes, scientists are also trying to understand the roles these organisms play in wellness and disease.
New research bolsters the notion that youngsters are spending too much time on smartphones and not enough on social interactions, exercise and sleep.
Jada's team goes to great lengths to keep her safe from germs, while hoping a thymus transplant will at last help her develop an immune system.
New research buttresses the understanding that genetics plays an outsized role in determining a person's success with weight loss.
Marcia Poolman had a sore back. She never suspected lung cancer.
Today's wearable tech tracks everything from sleep patterns to calories burned. But are devices created equal?
Researchers suspect high levels of a key hormone in the blood could hint at a person's risk of developing age-related ailments, such as weakness and poor balance.
A teenage girl from Honduras travels far from home for a highly specialized ablation procedure.
Research suggests moderate, regular fitness activity—cycling outdoors, especially—could help keep your mind and body young, lowering the risk of early death.
