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December 18, 2024

NYU Langone performs a new procedure for kidney replacement using pig organ

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America Reports’ to explain the latest medical development in organ transplants.

December 18, 2024

5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives

Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.

December 17, 2024

Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of life

A study led by Mayo Clinic found a “widening gap between lifespan and healthspan" among 183 countries. The lead researcher and another doctor discuss the drivers of poor health late in life.

December 17, 2024

Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure

Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.

December 16, 2024

Trump dispels rumors he will seek to ban polio vaccine: 'Not going to happen'

President-elect Donald Trump dispelled rumors Monday that his administration would not seek to ban the polio vaccine, telling reporters Monday "that's not going to happen."

December 16, 2024

Washington Post admits science behind puberty blockers and hormones for minors not clear

The Washington Post argued that the benefits of gender-transition for minors have not been completely proven scientifically despite controversy.

December 13, 2024

Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation

Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to a new study published in the medical journal Gut.

December 13, 2024

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

December 11, 2024

Dementia report reveals 'shocking' signs at age 60 that you'll develop the disease by age 80

A RAND Corporation study pinpointed several unexpected predictors at age 60 that will likely lead to dementia later on. Researcher Peter Hudomiet and expert Dr. Marcie Smith discuss the health implications.

December 11, 2024

Heart failure is reversed with new gene therapy in animal study: ‘Unprecedented recovery’

Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but a new study suggests that could change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that reversed heart failure in animals.