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February 18, 2016

Teen cancer survivor dances en pointe with custom prosthetic foot

A Missouri teen can finally indulge in one of her greatest passions— dancing en pointe— after receiving a custom prosthetic foot following surgery for osteocarcoma.

February 16, 2016

3-D 'bioprinter' produces bone, muscle, and cartilage

A new method of 3D printing can produce human-sized bone, muscle, and cartilage templates that survive when implanted into animals, researchers report.

February 11, 2016

Researchers develop diagnostic tool that can 'smell' prostate cancer

Nearly 28,000 American men died of prostate cancer in 2015, and there remains no effective, non-invasive test for diagnosing the disease.

February 9, 2016

Behind woman's wonky Fitbit data: she's pregnant

A couple in New York City have good news to share thanks to some wonky Fitbit data and a helpful Redditor: They're expecting.

February 8, 2016

Innovative wound-healing technique could save limbs

The fight is on to save human limbs: As the rate of diabetes continues to rise, the foot ulcers and chronic wounds that can come with the condition — and can lead to amputations in severe cases — remain a persistent problem.

February 8, 2016

Fertility issues for cancer patients can also bring legal headaches

Reproductive technology has made it easier for cancer survivors to start families despite being infertile after treatment, but some patients may still find their future parenthood plans dashed by legal complications, says a group of U.S. doctors and lawyers.

January 15, 2016

Wearable devices move toward disease treatment

In the world of wearables, some devices are moving beyond tracking your exercise and sleep, and instead claim to help treat certain diseases and conditions

January 8, 2016

Does cancer screening saves lives? Unclear, researchers say

Reuters Health - Bigger studies are needed to tell whether cancer screening really saves lives, according to a new analysis.

January 8, 2016

Medicine cabinet and personal health products go digital at CES

You know the rule: It’s rude to peek inside someone’s medicine cabinet.

January 6, 2016

Wake up & smell the tech: New devices use scents to help you rise or snooze

You might not think that your sense of smell could have anything to do with how much sleep you get, but several new devices aim to harness certain scents to both help you sleep and wake you up