June 7, 2025 Former MLB pitcher finds liver donor in high-school classmate he hadn't seen in 20 years Steven Register, an Alabama father battling stage 4 cancer, finds hope in a liver transplant donated from a high school friend after a social media call for donors.
June 7, 2025 New mobile robot helps seniors walk safely and prevent falls E-BAR, MIT's mobile robot, provides physical support for seniors with handlebars that follow from behind, helping prevent falls while maintaining dignity for aging adults.
June 7, 2025 Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration Psychedelics research gains support from the Trump administration for treating PTSD and mental health conditions, with Veterans Affairs exploring treatments that show promise in clinical trials.
June 6, 2025 Defibrillator installed on Everest winds up saving climber's life just weeks later David Sullivan's defibrillator on Mount Everest wound up saving a life, highlighting the importance of CPR training and access to life-saving devices in remote areas.
June 6, 2025 Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.
June 6, 2025 Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device The fatal brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri claimed the life of a Texas woman who used contaminated water in her nasal rinse, as the CDC highlights potential risks.
June 5, 2025 Trump administration exploring potential benefits of psychedelic treatments Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ correspondent Alexandria Hoff discusses the Trump administration’s stances on psychedelic treatments on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
June 5, 2025 DR MARC SIEGEL: Grandma and Grandpa are turning golden years into a high time and it’s not safe New research reveals that 7% of seniors now use marijuana despite health risks including blood vessel damage similar to cigarette smoke and IQ loss.
June 5, 2025 New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.
June 3, 2025 FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.