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April 29

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.

April 24, 2025

Woman says ChatGPT saved her life by helping detect cancer, which doctors missed

Lauren Bannon, a North Carolina mother, says ChatGPT saved her life by flagging her medical condition after doctors missed it. She shares how the AI chatbot led to her cancer diagnosis.

April 23, 2025

Blood test could predict skin cancer recurrence, study shows

A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with positive tests experience a return of cancer.

April 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence transforms patient care and reduces burnout, physician says

Across the country, thousands of physicians are using a new form of medical AI called ambient listening. A doctor speaks about the potential benefits for patients and staff.

March 28, 2025

Are full-body scans worth the money? Doctors share what you should know

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

March 22, 2025

Prostate cancer risk increases by 45% among men who share one troubling behavior

A new study has revealed that men who don't heed recommendations for prostate cancer screenings are at a significantly higher risk of dying from the disease.

February 22, 2025

I'm dying of a fatal disease. Bureaucrats shouldn’t decide how doctors can try to save me

At 23, I'm fighting a fatal disease that took the life of my brother. I work in biotech and know there are medical advances that might help. Government needs to let us try.

February 7, 2025

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal muscle atrophy, even restoring the capability to walk.

February 2, 2025

Woman suffers pain for 20 years until her mystery ailment is finally diagnosed

A woman described her battle with pain for the better part of 20 years — until an MRI scan finally revealed what was causing her so much discomfort. Here's what she learned about endometriosis.

January 31, 2025

Michigan boy, 5, killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion, officials say

A 5-year-old boy is dead after a hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded at a medical facility Friday in Troy, Michigan, police and fire officials said.