July 22, 2025 Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
July 22, 2025 Bionic knee helps amputees walk naturally again Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional socket-based prosthetics, this system anchors directly to the bone and integrates with the surrounding muscle tissue.
July 22, 2025 Humanoid robot performs medical procedures via remote control Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is looking into humanoid robots as a potential solution.
July 22, 2025 Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.
July 21, 2025 Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds A federal investigation revealed concerning practices in the organ donation system, in which procurement began while patients showed signs of life, leading to calls for unified oversight.
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 21, 2025 Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.
July 21, 2025 Health of US children has declined in recent years, study finds Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on new studies claiming the health of U.S. children has declined over the past two decades and scientists warning a sugar substitute may be increasing the likelihood of strokes.Â
July 21, 2025 Alzheimer's risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn Sleep and brain experts respond to new findings on the association between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease, recommending consistent sleep habits and early intervention.
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.