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June 20, 2018

8-year-old with 3-D printed hand reaches halfway mark in bid to pitch at every MLB stadium

Dawson was born with a rare birth defect called Poland Syndrome, which affected the development of her right hand.

May 1, 2018

The virtual human is here -- how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world?

We may soon run into problems of ethics and personal privacy that could make the recent furor over Facebook and data mining look small by comparison.

April 16, 2018

Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear

Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers often lack specifics or offer conflicting advice about when or how often to do certain tests, a review of recent recommendations finds.

April 16, 2018

Blood test offers hope for better lung cancer treatment

Researchers have taken an important step toward better lung cancer treatment by using blood tests to track genetic changes in tumors as they progress from their very earliest stages.

April 16, 2018

'Pen' can detect cancerous tissue in 10 seconds, researchers claim

A new handheld device, the MasSpec Pen, could someday help cancer surgeons figure out what to cut and what to leave alone in real time.

April 16, 2018

A better mammogram? Huge study putting 3-D scans to the test

A better mammogram?

April 16, 2018

New surgical goggles spot cancer tissue where human eye won’t, study claims

The goggles have an integrated camera that can pick up infrared signals beneath the surface of the tissue.

April 7, 2018

Smartphone app might offer new way to measure blood flow

An experimental smartphone app might be an effective alternative to a traditional method of assessing circulation in people who need surgery to restore normal blood flow to the heart, a small study suggests.

March 20, 2018

Best BPA-free water bottles

Good news! Americans are finally drinking more water than the sugary drinks, like soda, we’ve grown accustomed to. We can’t argue with more people drinking water, but as more and more consumers are finding alternatives to pricey, not-so-eco-friendly bottled water, there’s a caveat — your reusable water bottle may be filled with more than crystal-clear H2O. It’s been a few years since news of BPA swept the nation. Exposure to BPA, or the chemical bisphenol A, is "widespread," thanks to the containers we’re eating and drinking out of — and it could have serious consequences, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Services. Studies have linked BPA to some serious health effects, like certain cancers, reproductive problems, and behavioral problems in children to name just a few. And one Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that BPA can be found in umbilical cords — so BPA can begin affecting children even in the womb. Once everyone began to realize that water bottles, canned goods, and food containers could leach chemicals into the food and drink they’re holding, companies sought to make BPA-free containers. And in 2012, the FDA banned BPA from children’s cups and baby bottles, but that doesn’t mean your water bottles are always safe. BPA comes from polycarbonate bottles, so some of your old Nalgene bottles (arguably the biggest name brand to change its plastics to BPA-free materials in 2008) may still be BPA offenders. (How to know if your old water bottles or food containers are made from polycarbonate? Look for a "PC" marker, or #7 on recycling labels, the EWG advises). To help you steer clear of the harmful chemical, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite, BPA-free water bottles — ones you will feel uber cool carrying around. You’ll find that most of the bottles are made from stainless steel or glass; while the price tags may seem shocking at first, it sure beats paying for bottled water all the time. And the one plastic bottle on our list, Bobble, is made from BPA-free plastics, like recycled PET. You’ll drink safe knowing that your water bottle is chemical-free. Look ahead to find our picks.

January 24, 2018

Smart contact lens helps diabetics monitor blood sugar levels

New technology has been developed in South Korea that will measure diabetes patients' glucose levels with a smart contact lens.