August 10, 2025 Affordable 3D-printed bionic arm uses muscle signals to move TrueLimb bionic arms use 3D printing and muscle sensors for personalized prosthetics that respond to user movements with haptic feedback and multi-day battery life.
July 27, 2025 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on appetizing attractions and medical milestones The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of appetizing attractions, medical milestones — and much more.
July 26, 2025 Wearable hydration monitor could help prevent heatstroke, scientists say University of Texas researchers created a non-invasive wearable device using bioimpedance technology to track hydration levels, replacing traditional invasive methods.
July 25, 2025 AI tech detects hidden heart disease doctors often miss Structural heart disease often shows no symptoms until it's too late, but Columbia's AI tool, EchoNext, can flag potential cases from routine ECGs that trained doctors might miss.
July 21, 2025 Never enter an MRI machine with any of these hazardous items, experts warn MRI safety requires removing jewelry, avoiding certain clothing, and informing doctors about implants and medical devices, as these items can pose health hazards.
July 19, 2025 Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by metal necklace he was wearing A man succumbed to injuries after the metallic chain around his neck caused him to be pulled into an active MRI machine at Nassau Open MRI, underscoring FDA warnings about MRI projectile risks.
July 18, 2025 Swallow this pill to learn about your gut and health PillTrek, a tiny wireless smart capsule created by Caltech, provides real-time gut health data by detecting electrolytes, metabolites, glucose, hormones, pH levels and temperature.
July 18, 2025 Doctors react to alleged Trump health concerns as photos show swelling and bruising Medical experts weigh in on President Trump's health after photos show swollen legs and a bruised hand; they discussed venous insufficiency and aspirin therapy side effects.
July 10, 2025 Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery The breast cancer risk assessment test that detected Olivia Munn's aggressive Luminal B cancer has now identified breast cancer in her mother, demonstrating its life-saving potential.
June 25, 2025 RFK Jr to encourage Americans to use 'wearable' tech to track their health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces HHS campaign for wearables as affordable alternatives to medications, highlighting how they help monitor health metrics.