A group of medical professionals is sounding the alarm that medical schools across the country are defying the Supreme Court’s ruling requiring admissions programs to abandon race as a factor.
A Chicago nurse closed out her 40-year career after the coronavirus pandemic left her with PTSD and depression. She revealed how an electrical brain-tapping therapy called deep TMS saved her life.
In this week's "Short questions," Dr. Nicole Saphier tells Dana Perino why she's devoted her professional career to early cancer detection — and debunks popular medical myths.
Patients who have private insurance may end up paying significantly more for medical care compared to those who have public health insurance, such as Medicare, according to a report.
A Massachusetts man who was the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.
Incorporating generative AI in electronic health record systems might not ease burnout as much as anticipated, according to studies from medical sites across the country.
As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that the treatment is not for everyone. A doctor weighed in on the potential risks.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year, but some experts object to the older cut-off age.
Researchers have identified a genetic form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in people who inherit two copies of the APOE4 gene. The study marks a breakthrough.
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.
Cat cuddles might seem therapeutic, but a study suggests this could have adverse mental health effects down the road. The study researcher and a psychologist weighed in on the findings.
Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.
Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials for improving MS symptoms. Doctors and researchers weighed in.
Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A doctor weighed in in on the nutrient's impact on immune response and tumor growth.
USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is just a few weeks removed from surgery, according to ESPN. The recent procedure may prompt Goodell to take a cautious approach to the draft.
The Washington Free Beacon published a report that detailed a syllabus and required reading for the school’s "Structural Racism and Health Equity" class.
Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. Doctors react to the findings.
The European Union is set to investigate whether China is unfairly limiting and depriving certain companies in Europe access to the Chinese medical market.
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.
A new study has suggested that the earliest known bioluminescent organism was a type of coral dwelling in the depths of the ocean about half a billion years ago.
A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience.