October 27, 2015 Stroke prevention device misses key goal in study The future is unclear for a heart device aimed at preventing strokes in people at high risk of them because of an irregular heartbeat
October 27, 2015 DNA rings may detect early cancer, researchers find In a new study, researchers have shown that an innovative technique— the use of DNA microcircles— has the potential to detect a broad range of cancers in the earliest stages by forcing tumors to create a unique protein.
October 27, 2015 To ease shortage of organs, grow them in a lab? Lungs and other organs for transplant are scarce, but what if there were another way to save lives? What if you could grow a custom-made organ in a lab?
October 27, 2015 Not even helmets help pro bull riders stave off concussions Kasey Hayes hopped on the bovine beast trapped in the narrow holding pen like he'd done hundreds of times.
October 27, 2015 Georgia boy receives 'Star Wars' themed prosthetic arm A 7-year-old “Star Wars” fan is now sporting an Imperial Stormtroopers-themed prosthetic arm, thanks to an international movement that aims to provide greater access to prosthetics, MyFoxCarolinas.com reported.
October 27, 2015 Beyond games, Oculus virtual reality headset finds medical uses To help treat soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder, Jennifer Patterson turned to a gadget typically associated with video games: the virtual reality headset from Oculus, a company Facebook Inc bought for $2 billion last year.
October 27, 2015 Migraine treatment using X-ray guidance may hold potential for relief Preventive treatment for migraines has eluded doctors for decades: In the last 50 years, no new treatment has been pinpointed to alleviate the debilitating condition, which affects nearly 18 percent of the U.S. population.
October 27, 2015 CDC app lets you solve disease outbreaks at home The nation's public health agency has released a free app for the iPad called "Solve the Outbreak." It allows users to run through fictional outbreaks and make decisions
October 27, 2015 Some health websites share user search terms, study shows Some health media websites share users' search terms with outside companies that track consumers and target advertising, according to a new study.
October 27, 2015 Wounded veteran gets new high-tech wheelchair An Army veteran has received some high-tech help in the form of a new chair.