Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:20:30 GMT
One in 10 adults suffers from some type of depression. Medications and psychotherapy are common treatments, but for many, they just don't work. Now, a treatment considered barbaric decades ago is making a big comeback.more>>
One in 10 adults suffers from some type of depression. Medications and psychotherapy are common treatments, but for many, they just don't work. Now, a treatment considered barbaric decades ago is making a big comeback.more>>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:20:30 GMT
Multiple Sclerosis attacks when people are in the prime of their lives. It slowly robs them of control of their muscles and control of their lives. It's an autoimmune disease that targets the brain and nervous system.more>>
Multiple Sclerosis attacks when people are in the prime of their lives. It slowly robs them of control of their muscles and control of their lives. It's an autoimmune disease that targets the brain and nervous system.more>>
Monday, May 14 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-14 22:20:32 GMT
There have been more than 1,000 reported cases of energy drink overdoses and adverse reactions. Still, they're flying off store shelves.more>>
In the last four years alone, ER visits associated with non-alcoholic energy drinks increased by about 12,000. There have been more than 1,000 reported cases of energy drink overdoses and adverse reactions. Still, they're flying off store shelves.more>>
Friday, May 11 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:20:53 GMT
Do you hate going to the dentist? You're not alone. Fifty percent of all Americans say they dread going. The biggest reason is painful injections, but there's a new device that's giving patients good vibrations.more>>
Do you hate going to the dentist? You're not alone. Fifty percent of all Americans say they dread going. The biggest reason is painful injections, but there's a new device that's giving patients good vibrations.more>>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:20:47 GMT
They help many of us see, but no one can see them. Millions of Americans wear contact lenses. Now, a few recent studies show almost all of those people are putting their eyes in danger.more>>
They help many of us see, but no one can see them. Millions of Americans wear contact lenses. Now, a few recent studies show almost all of those people are putting their eyes in danger.more>>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-09 22:20:31 GMT
Conquering breast cancer is not an easy feat. Once it's beaten, there's always a chance it could come back. Now doctors are working on a new way to help breast cancer survivors win the fight once and for all.more>>
Conquering breast cancer is not an easy feat. Once it's beaten, there's always a chance it could come back. Now doctors are working on a new way to help breast cancer survivors win the fight once and for all.more>>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:20:28 GMT
Removing a chunk of the brain is the traditional way to cure certain kinds of epilepsy, but the complications can be worse than the seizures. Now there's a new high-tech, low-risk way to erase epilepsy.more>>
Peeling back the scalp, cutting the skull and removing a chunk of the brain. It's the traditional way to cure certain kinds of epilepsy, but the complications can be worse than the seizures. Now there's a new high-tech and low-risk way to erase epilepsy.more>>
Thursday, May 3 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:21:05 GMT
HPV is the most common sexually-transmitted virus in the U.S., but what many don't know is HPV can also cause a serious respiratory disease. Now, curing this lung problem could be the first step to curing HPV.more>>
HPV is the most common sexually-transmitted virus in the U.S., but what many don't know is HPV can also cause a serious respiratory disease. Now, curing this lung problem could be the first step to curing HPV.more>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-02 22:20:48 GMT
Defective valves are one of the most common causes of heart failure in the elderly. While surgery helps some, for others it's just too risky. Now, there's a new, less invasive solution.more>>
Defective valves are one of the most common causes of heart failure in the elderly. While surgery helps some, for others it's just too risky. Now, there's a new, less invasive solution.more>>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:20:39 GMT
Imagine being so disfigured you couldn't close your mouth and when you ate, food came out of your eye. That was the reality for one baby. Now, a one-of-a-kind procedure paid off.more>>
Imagine being so disfigured you couldn't close your mouth and when you ate, food came out of your eye. That was the reality for one baby. It was something her surgeons say they've never seen before. Now, a one-of-a-kind procedure paid off.more>>
Monday, April 30 2012 7:25 PM EDT2012-04-30 23:25:32 GMT
It can strike with virtually no symptoms or pain. If it ruptures, it can kill nine out of 10 people who develop it. Now, a surgeon has developed a device to help save people with this condition who have run out of options.more>>
It can strike with virtually no symptoms or pain. If it ruptures, it can kill nine out of 10 people who develop it. Now, a surgeon has developed a device to help save people with this condition who have run out of options.more>>
Thursday, April 26 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-26 22:20:31 GMT
A painful bone condition can be even more excruciating for kids whose brittle bones are still growing. Now, there's a new device helping make their lives a lot less painful.more>>
Their bones snap with little or no cause and they can suffer hundreds of breaks in their lifetime. It's what some people with a painful bone condition can expect, and it can be even more excruciating for kidswhose brittle bones are still growing. Now, there's a new device helping make their lives a lot less painful.more>>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-04-25 22:21:07 GMT
Millions of people with pacemakers haven't been able to use MRI's because of the dangerous consequences. Now, a new FDA approved device is changing that.more>>
They're magnetic mystery solvers helping doctors spot everything from brain aneurysms to tumors. But millions of people with pacemakers haven't been able to use MRI's because of the dangerous consequences. Now, a new FDA approved device is changing that.more>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-24 22:20:38 GMT
A drug being investigated right now could prove to be a big breakthrough for men with late stage prostate cancer, especially in cases where the disease has spread to the bone.more>>
A drug being investigated right now could prove to be a big breakthrough for men with late stage prostate cancer, especially in cases where the disease has spread to the bone.more>>
Monday, April 23 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-23 22:20:54 GMT
Some say the number of cases is growing at an epidemic rate. In fact, melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the U.S. Now, science is moving forward to detect it sooner and cure it faster.more>>
Some say the number of cases is growing at an epidemic rate. In fact, melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the U.S. Now, science is moving forward to detect it sooner and cure it faster.more>>
Friday, April 20 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-20 22:20:41 GMT
How did you sleep last night? If you have trouble getting enough zzz's, you're not alone. Sixty million Americans have insomnia and sometimes even sleeping pills don't help. Now, a new experimental treatment could point the way to a good night's sleep.more>>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-18 22:20:48 GMT
At two she was misdiagnosed as brain damaged. By four she finally learned to speak. She had her first job at 13 and her masters by 28 and is now a bestselling author and scientist. In honor of Autism Awareness month, arguably the most famous autistic woman, Temple Grandin shares tips on how to care for autistic kids at every stage.more>>
Tuesday, April 17 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-17 22:20:46 GMT
Skin cancer among kids is on the rise. It's often caused by too much sun or indoor tanning beds. Doctors said cases are increasing at an alarming rate. What you think is a harmless mole or freckle on your child could be deadly.more>>
Monday, April 16 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-04-16 22:21:03 GMT
Heart disease is the number one killer in America. Every year, 785,000 Americans have a first heart attack, and another 470,000 have a repeated heart attack, but there are a lot of myths when it comes to heart health.more>>
Friday, April 13 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-13 22:20:32 GMT
Kids with short bowel syndrome are missing part of their small bowel. Often, this deadly condition must be treated with a transplant, but now a new way to treat these kids is changing that.more>>
Thursday, April 12 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-12 22:20:28 GMT
One in five children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, with only about 20 percent of those getting help. That's why early intervention is so important to keeping these kids on a healthy track.more>>
Tuesday, April 10 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-10 22:20:28 GMT
High blood pressure affects 75 million Americans every year and costs the United States $76 billion. Now, a new device to measure blood pressure could not only save more lives, but change the way blood pressure's been monitored for more than a century.more>>
Monday, April 9 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-09 22:20:27 GMT
Love handles, spare tire, muffin top; not only does that roll of flab around your middle make you look out of shape it also can have serious effects on your health. It can also increase your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.more>>
Friday, April 6 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-04-06 22:21:00 GMT
Sixty five thousand Americans will lose a limb this year, and that's not counting the men and women serving in our armed forces. Now, a new FDA approved technique is helping to reattach hands and give patients control that could have been lost forever.more>>
Thursday, April 5 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-05 22:20:49 GMT
It's the worst disease you have never heard of. That's what parents call a deadly condition targeting children. It causes them to blister and develop open wounds with the slightest touch. Now, a new but risky treatment is giving families hope.more>>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-04 22:20:46 GMT
Chronic heartburn, also known as GERD, keeps millions of Americans from enjoying the foods they love. It can also lead to a dangerous form of cancer. The painful, burning sensations could only be helped by prescription drugs or a very invasive surgery. But now, tiny magnets are helping these patients find relief.more>>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 9:18 AM EDT2012-04-04 13:18:34 GMT
Popping the bone out of the socket, huge incisions that leave huge scars and a lot of down-time. That's what many hip surgery patients have to go through. Now, a new innovative treatment is cutting pain and recovery time with much smaller cuts.more>>
Monday, April 2 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-04-02 22:20:59 GMT
They are clogs that kill. Arteries hardened with plaque can lead to deadly heart attacks. Every year, one million Americans undergo a potentially life-saving procedure to reopen clogged arteries. Now, there's a new technique with some great benefits for patients.more>>
Friday, March 30 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-30 22:20:48 GMT
From car accidents, to cancer to heart failure. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs donated blood for surgeries. Now, a new technique is catching on across the country that doesn't require any.more>>
Thursday, March 29 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-29 22:20:55 GMT
Most babies have less than a 50 percent chance of surviving a condition that's diagnosed before they're even born. But delaying necessary surgery to treat the problem is greatly improving those odds.more>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-28 22:20:35 GMT
More than 400,000 Americans are living with multiple sclerosis. It's a chronic, unpredictable disease that attacks the central nervous system. Now, new discoveries could help scientists come up with better treatments for the disease, even prevent its onset.more>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-27 22:20:27 GMT
It's a debilitating heart condition that can often be fixed with the right treatment. Now, doctors are using new imaging technology to make that treatment more accurate and effective.more>>
Monday, March 26 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-26 22:20:52 GMT
A tumor or not a tumor? For women with dense breast tissue, mammograms might not be able to tell. Now, a new non-invasive tool could help doctors catch cancers that other tests can't detect.more>>
Thursday, March 22 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-22 22:20:41 GMT
Imagine being stuck inside a tight confined, cylinder shaped machine for up to an hour with your face just inches from the capsule. You're told you have to be perfectly still while the machine takes its images or you'll have to do it all over again. Now imagine explaining this to a 10 year old. Now, new technology is making a once dreaded trip through an MRI machine into a big hit with young patient.more>>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-21 22:20:26 GMT
Brain tumors will attack 40,000 Americans this year. Removing the malignant and most aggressive forms can be a tough task for surgeons. It's hard to see where the tumor begins and ends, but glowing technology is shedding light on the problem.more>>
Tuesday, March 20 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-20 22:20:40 GMT
Effective cancer treatments mean more young cancer patients are surviving, but the same medications that are saving their lives are also killing their chances of having children.more>>
Monday, March 19 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-19 22:20:47 GMT
An estimated 7 million Americans hospitalized each year have delirium, a condition affecting the elderly that goes undiagnosed 60 percent of the time and can prove deadly. But there are a few things that you can do to protect yourself.more>>
Friday, March 16 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-16 22:20:56 GMT
Some doctors call it the most common disease that nobody's ever heard of, affecting as many as 12-million Americans. It's peripheral artery disease or PAD for short. While about one in 20 people over 50 have PAD, it can strike younger adults as well.more>>
Thursday, March 15 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-15 22:20:32 GMT
It's the number three cause of death, but the leading cause of disability in the United States. For many victims of stroke, surviving it, is just the beginning, with many left fighting to regain complete motor function for the rest of their lives. Now doctors are looking at a way to reverse stroke effects after it happens.more>>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-14 22:20:32 GMT
The economy, depression and obesity are just some of the reasons the U.S. is one of the most-depressed nations in the world. While your genes account for a third to half of the reason you might get the blues once in a while, you are in control of the other half of your happiness.more>>
Tuesday, March 13 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-13 22:20:22 GMT
116 million Americans are living with chronic pain. A pain so intense it affects their work, their relationships, every aspect of their lives. In fact, there are more people living with chronic pain in this country than are affected by heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. Now, doctors are using the same technology used in our smart phones to target and zap their pain.more>>
Monday, March 12 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-03-12 22:20:38 GMT
More than 16 million Americans have the skin condition known as rosacea. Now, there's a new cream that could help many of those people get a better handle on the facial redness that characterizes this all-too-common skin condition.more>>
Friday, March 9 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-03-09 23:20:25 GMT
It's embarrassing, it's painful and almost a million people suffer in silence. Some too shy to even tell their doctors. Now, a new treatment is changing people's livesmore>>
Thursday, March 8 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-03-08 23:20:53 GMT
Some do it for their health, others for the thrill of competition. Weekend warriors don't collect a check for their blood, sweat, and tears, but they're using high tech and sometimes unorthodox ways to boost their performance.more>>
Thursday, March 8 2012 9:12 AM EST2012-03-08 14:12:40 GMT
Falling to the ground at any given moment without having control over their bodies. It's what children with atonic seizures live with every day. For some, removing part of a major organ seems to be the key to ending the dangerous cycle.more>>
Thursday, March 8 2012 9:09 AM EST2012-03-08 14:09:23 GMT
Passed from mother to son, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic disease of children. One in 3,500 boys is diagnosed with it. Over time, they lose more and more muscle, until their lungs or heart become so weak they die. But a therapy that's been tested in dogs could change that.more>>
Monday, March 5 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-03-05 23:21:10 GMT
Peyton Manning will take home $23 million for a season he didn't even play. Neck injuries sidelined him. That's why the pros are working so hard to engineer a better athlete, one who runs faster, throws farther and is hit with fewer injuries.more>>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-28 23:20:27 GMT
They can happen during birth or a bad fall. Brachial plexus injuries occur when the head and shoulder are pushed in opposite directions and can cost kids the use of their arms. Now, with some assistance from the dead, doctors are helping children with severe forms of the injury.more>>
Friday, February 24 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-24 23:20:51 GMT
The New England Journal of Medicine calls it a milestone. Patients who've tried it say it's changed their lives. Now, there's a new breakthrough in the treatment of a lung disease that kills patients by their mid-thirties.more>>
Thursday, February 23 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-23 23:21:03 GMT
More than one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease. Right now, doctors diagnose it by conducting a physical exam that's often unreliable, but that's about to change.more>>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-22 23:21:02 GMT
Millions of Americans suffer from tremors. Patients with constant shaking can have trouble with some of life's everyday activities. Things like eating and drinking or holding a pen to write, are almost impossible. Now, learn about a breakthrough procedure that could help some patients get a steady hand.more>>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-20 23:21:07 GMT
New treatments are helping men with prostate cancer live longer, but can still cause embarrassing side effects. Now, a new type of guided radiation is making life easier.more>>
Friday, February 17 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-17 23:21:02 GMT
It's the number one cancer killer in America. We all know smoking causes it, but if you've never had a cigarette, a mutation in your genes could lead to lung cancer. Now, doctors are attacking genes, shrinking tumors and giving patients hope.more>>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-15 23:20:26 GMT
Imagine not being able to speak above a whisper. For one woman, it was a reality for 35 years, but now she regained her voice with help from jet engines.more>>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 12:07 PM EST2012-02-15 17:07:45 GMT
From prescription to over-the-counter, medicinal mistakes put at least 1.3 million Americans at risk of premature death each year. The wrong combination of foods and drugs, at the wrong time could make a life or death difference.more>>
Monday, February 13 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-13 23:20:53 GMT
Physically exhausted but mentally wide-awake. It's what insomniacs experience nightly. The problem hits 40 million Americans. Women are more likely to have it than men, and those sleepless nights can lead to a dangerous, potentially deadly problem.more>>
Friday, February 10 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-10 23:21:57 GMT
Prescription drug abuse is the nation's fastest-growing drug problem, with more than seven million people abusing them and death rates tripling from their abuse in the last decade. But it's not just adults we need to be concerned with.more>>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-09 23:20:37 GMT
It's a condition you probably associate with men, but women can suffer from hernias too. They can be painful and debilitating, but a simple surgery can fix the problem. And sometimes the hardest part for women is getting the right diagnosis.more>>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-08 23:20:52 GMT
Everyday, terminally ill patients flood emergency rooms. They often receive invasive treatments, even if they only have months or weeks left to live. These therapies can be dangerous and costly.more>>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 9:54 AM EST2012-02-08 14:54:15 GMT
Twelve million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. Millions more may have COPD, and don't realize it. We'll show you how an antibiotic a day could help keep attacks at bay.more>>
Monday, February 6 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-06 23:20:32 GMT
Finding out you're pregnant can be one of the most joyous times of a couple's life, but a potentially devastating disease affecting young, healthy women could take that all away. But there are some things that expectant mothers need to watch out for.more>>
Friday, February 3 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-03 23:20:23 GMT
Wrinkles, brown spots, acne, and sun damage. There are all kinds of skin issues to worry about, but what if you could catch these conditions before they surface? We'll show you how doctors are using new technology to spot skin problems and treat them before you can even see them.more>>
Thursday, February 2 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-02 23:20:52 GMT
A broken pelvis is a painful injury and often a difficult one to repair. Many organs, nerves and blood vessels lie within the pelvis, so getting to the bones can be tricky. Now, surgeons are using new technology to go to fix the problem.more>>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-01 23:20:26 GMT
A woman lost her head in a car accident and she's still alive. Judy Kerns is a medical miracle. A car accident left the bone in Judy's neck literally crumbled.more>>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-01-31 23:21:03 GMT
A mysterious birth defect that often comes with a perfectly normal pregnancy is taking parents by surprise. The condition can kill up to 30 percent of children born with it. Now, there's a new way to help infants overcome it.more>>
Monday, January 30 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-30 23:20:40 GMT
From babies to grown-ups, it's a digestive problem that can hit anyone. For 25 million Americans GERD is a painful issue they deal with every day. Now doctors are offering patients relief with a medical sewing machine of sorts.more>>
Friday, January 27 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-27 23:20:53 GMT
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Stem cells, they could hold the key to the treatment and cure of more than 70 major diseases and conditions. A science lab is taking stem cell technology another step into the future.more>>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-24 23:20:53 GMT
Four months. It may not seem like a long time to many people, but for those with cancer, it's 120 days they might not have. A breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer patients is changing that for some, but people who've gone through the process have mixed emotions about it.more>>
Monday, January 23 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-23 23:20:50 GMT
Meant for a specific condition, but prescribed to treat another. It's called off-label drug use and doctors around the country are doing it for their patients.more>>
Friday, January 20 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-20 23:20:28 GMT
In the next twelve months, 150,000 people will be told they have colorectal cancer and 50,000 will die from it. The worst part is most of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer would have been detected sooner. Now, a new camera is giving doctors a better view to detect cancer before it becomes a killer.more>>
Thursday, January 19 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-01-19 23:21:05 GMT
It's a pain in the chest nine-million Americans live with every day. Angina is treatable, but most of the time patients have to take medication for the rest of their lives to control it. Now, a simple therapy is helping patients kick it for good.more>>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-18 23:20:25 GMT
PTSD is hitting troops hard and at any given time, more than 13 million Americans are affected by it. Now, for the first time ever, there could be a definitive way to find out who has is and help treat it.more>>
Monday, January 16 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-16 23:20:50 GMT
Imagine being told you have a five pound tumor growing inside you. Now imagine getting that news when you're 13. That's exactly what happened to one girl, but a minimally invasive option, usually reserved for adults, helped the talented teen.more>>
Thursday, January 12 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-12 23:20:39 GMT
Cell phones and computers have evolved by leaps and bounds in the last few decades. Now, it's time for medical devices to do the same. Right now, researchers are working on new gadgets to improve healthcare and help us save money.more>>
Friday, January 6 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-06 23:20:55 GMT
Brain aneurysms are abnormal bulgings of arteries. When they rupture, stroke, brain damage or death can follow. Catching the problem in time usually means cutting open the skull to treat it. A new procedure is giving some patients a leg up.more>>
Thursday, January 5 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-01-05 23:21:25 GMT
A landmark study has changed how some cardiologists view a popular drug used to lower bad cholesterol. Some are now prescribing it to patients with normal cholesterol, but some doctors think it might do more harm than good.more>>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-04 23:20:21 GMT
We're born with about 300 to 350 bones in our bodies. By the time we reach adulthood and bones fuse together, we're down to 206. And when an infection strikes, our bones can be in trouble. One doctor is finding ways to heal bones that won't heal.more>>
Monday, January 2 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-01-02 23:20:54 GMT
Leukemia and lymphoma are just a few of the life-threatening diseases marrow transplants can cure. But only one in three patients is able to find a donor in their family. The rest must rely on an unrelated donor and only half of those will find a perfect match. Now, a new alternative could change everything.more>>
Thursday, December 29 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-29 23:20:47 GMT
Hypothermia can be deadly. Getting too cold can cause your body to shut down. It's that same theory doctors are now using to help save the lives of stroke patients.more>>
Wednesday, December 28 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-12-28 23:21:03 GMT
Thinning hair, loss of eyelashes, no breasts. It's a reality many breast cancer patients face after chemo and a mastectomy. But with fat-grafting, patients can get their breasts back using their own stem cells.more>>
Tuesday, December 27 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-27 23:20:47 GMT
In a seven-year span, 533 kids hoping for heart transplants didn't get one in time. But one little girl's surgery could change the rules, and save more lives.more>>
Monday, December 26 2011 10:54 AM EST2011-12-26 15:54:24 GMT
Hair loss, it's one of the most obvious signs of cancer treatment. Many of the drugs used in chemotherapy for diseases like breast cancer cause all or the most of the patient's hair to fall out, but as one woman found out, a cool new therapy currently being studied is changing that.more>>
Thursday, December 22 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-22 23:20:45 GMT
One in every 110 children is diagnosed with some level of autism. For many parents, this usually means problems with communication and little interest in interacting with others. But now a new program is changing how we look at autism by putting kids in the spotlight.more>>
Wednesday, December 21 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-21 23:20:57 GMT
Since the first cases of AIDS were reported back in 1981, more than 600,000 Americans have died. But thanks to advances in treatment the 1.1 million people living with HIV in the U.S are living longer than ever before.more>>
Tuesday, December 20 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-12-20 23:21:09 GMT
We all have about two million sweat glands in our body. A little sweating here and there is normal—even healthy. But for some people excessive sweating can be embarrassing. Now a new procedure is stopping the sweat.more>>
Monday, December 19 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-19 23:20:38 GMT
Diabetes can hit anyone at any time. Along with the 26 million people who know they have it, millions remain undiagnosed. Now, there's a new tool helping identify the disease in record time and changing the way doctors believe it affects the body.more>>
Friday, December 16 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-16 23:20:31 GMT
We all know working out can help boost your mood, but what about one that can make your spirits soar? Antigravity yoga that has students literally flying high.more>>
Thursday, December 15 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-15 23:20:33 GMT
Bariatric surgery is helping a lot of people take control of their weight and their lives, but re-routing organs to achieve that goal can be scary for those considering operations. Now, a new technique that has the potential to be undone is giving patients a less invasive option.more>>
Wednesday, December 14 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-12-14 23:21:01 GMT
It's easy to gain weight during the holidays, especially with all the dinners and parties and mindless eating they bring. We have the skinny on what to eat and how to keep the pounds away this holiday season.more>>
Tuesday, December 13 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-13 23:20:55 GMT
Chronic pulmonary disease or COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States and it literally takes a person's breath away. Some of the most effective treatments may not come in a pill or a bottle, but there is a natural approach to breathing easier.more>>
Friday, December 9 2011 7:15 PM EST2011-12-10 00:15:47 GMT
Look in the mirror, do you see a slight curve on your back? 3% of us have scoliosis. It's a minor problem for most people, but for some children it's severe and requires treatment.more>>
Wednesday, December 7 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-07 23:20:29 GMT
It attacks the heart and breathing muscles in boys and young men. Those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will likely die well before they reach their mid-20s. Now, one young man and his father are focusing on prolonging lives until there's a cure.more>>
Monday, December 5 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-12-05 23:20:25 GMT
Close to 26 million people in this country have diabetes including one in every 400 children. Now, the world's first tubeless insulin pump is changing that.more>>
Tuesday, November 29 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-29 23:20:56 GMT
Two hundred and fifty thousand Americans are living with a spinal cord injury and 53 percent have lost the use of their legs. Now bionic breakthroughs are changing the game for these people, helping them to move around like never before.more>>
Monday, November 28 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-28 23:20:27 GMT
More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure. Now, doctors are working on new ways to diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease that could be the top game changers of this year.more>>
Wednesday, November 23 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-23 23:20:55 GMT
They work their way through your body sending signals instead of delivering medicine. Right now smart pills are helping solve medical mysteries and can do a whole lot more. They are making a tough diagnosis much easier to swallow.more>>
Tuesday, November 22 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-11-22 23:21:10 GMT
Treating cancer could start even before you know you have it. Cancer vaccines are game changers in the fight against the most common forms of this deadly disease.more>>
Monday, November 21 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-21 23:20:30 GMT
A half a million people die of heart disease each year. Now new game changing procedures are saving hearts and lives. What's new today will be the norm tomorrow.more>>
Friday, November 18 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-18 23:20:45 GMT
You've seen it in movies like Saving Private Ryan-- combat medics rushing to the aid of injured troops putting their own lives on the line to save their comrades. It takes intense training to make it to the battlefield. And one technique can mean the difference between life and death.more>>
Thursday, November 17 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-17 23:20:52 GMT
Doctors and nurses who volunteer for service are required to get a taste of the battlefield before they head to hospitals near war zones. But what they learn from the military may be the opposite of what they're taught in school.more>>
Wednesday, November 16 2011 6:20 PM EST2011-11-16 23:20:47 GMT
Decade to decade, war to war, combat medics have been on the frontlines tending to injured troops, but each conflict is different. So, as battle tactics evolve so does battle medicine, and that is changing the number of troops killed in action.more>>
Thursday, November 10 2011 6:01 PM EST2011-11-10 23:01:11 GMT
A condition called "festoons" make you look tired and older. Now a new laser treatment promises to turn back the hands of time and reveal a younger looking you.more>>
Wednesday, November 9 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-11-09 23:21:01 GMT
Giving a voice to the dead without a single slice. It's so cutting edge, the producers of CSI are using the 3D technology to get ideas for their show. Secrets from beyond the grave told through this first of its kind tool: a 3D virtual autopsy table.more>>
Tuesday, November 8 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-11-08 23:21:02 GMT
Eighty-million people in the U.S. suffer with high blood pressure. Now a new implant is literally changing the minds of those who can't get relief from drugs alone.more>>
Monday, November 7 2011 10:42 AM EST2011-11-07 15:42:28 GMT
Work may be hazardous to your health. New research shows sitting at your desk all day could be killing you. And if you think you're covered because you hit the gym, think again. Sitting for hours at a time can reverse those benefits.more>>
Thursday, November 3 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-11-03 22:20:59 GMT
Every year, more than 15,000 adults and 15,000 children receive the life-changing diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Now, the focus is shifting toward trying to stop the disease in its earliest stages.more>>
Tuesday, November 1 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-11-01 22:20:46 GMT
Flu season is gearing up, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. Now, researchers are developing ways to take the sting out of flu shots and make sure the vaccinations work for you and your family.more>>
Monday, October 31 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-31 22:20:47 GMT
Each year, more than 50,000 children are born because of in-vitro fertilization. It's a technique that has revolutionized how doctors treat infertility, but it's not perfect. Three technologies are making the process safer and more successful.more>>
Friday, October 28 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-10-28 22:21:06 GMT
Up to 300,000 Americans are living in a minimally-conscious state. It's a condition that's baffled doctors for decades with almost no effective treatments. Now, there are new ways doctors are trying to wake these patients up.more>>
Wednesday, October 26 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-26 22:20:55 GMT
There's an app that can tell if a tumor's cancerous in almost no time at all. The $200 mini diagnosis device might just be medicine's next big thing.more>>
Monday, October 24 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-24 22:20:54 GMT
Doctors said cure rates are getting better for breast cancer, but many women are left with unwanted, sometimes devastating side effects. But there's a new technique that's making a big difference in the lives of survivors.more>>
Friday, October 21 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-10-21 22:21:00 GMT
Every year, more than 10,000 Americans suffer a spinal cord injury. For some, it means total paralysis. For others, it's all about finding treatments that can help improve their strength and function. Now, an experimental rehab therapy has patients breathing their way to recovery.more>>
Thursday, October 20 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-20 22:20:49 GMT
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, happens when the brain ignores one eye causing its vision to fade away. Now, a doctor's invention is helping catch it in just seconds and well before the norm.more>>
Wednesday, October 19 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-19 22:20:58 GMT
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects about 400,000 Americans. The body's immune system turns on itself and attacks the brain. Until now, patients had to rely on injections for help. Now, the very first oral medication for MS has patients talking.more>>
Tuesday, October 18 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-18 22:20:46 GMT
Each year, 230,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. One in six of those will die. But if detected early, a new treatment from Sweden could have patients in and out of the hospital and cancer-free on their lunch break.more>>
Monday, October 17 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-10-17 22:21:02 GMT
Treating children with epilepsy can make all the difference, but doctors first need to observe and analyze their seizures. Now, new technology is making that easier for them and for the kids.more>>
Friday, October 14 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-14 22:20:47 GMT
Is it just a bad headache or something much worse? Millions of Americans suffer from migraines. Some have attacks so painful and debilitating that they can be mistaken as strokes.more>>
Thursday, October 13 2011 6:32 PM EDT2011-10-13 22:32:43 GMT
The simple act of swallowing takes about 50 pairs of muscles and nerves. For Some children, it's something they just can't do. Now, these kids are getting the help they need-without even leaving their own high chairs.more>>
Tuesday, October 11 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-11 22:20:28 GMT
High school athletes suffer 100,000 concussions every year. Experts are weighing in on what's being called the gold standard for concussion testing and why your child should get one.more>>
Monday, October 10 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-10-10 22:21:04 GMT
When their kids teeth fall out, some parents are now choosing to put them in a much more valuable place than under the pillow. One day it might help treat and cure serious family medical issues.more>>
Friday, October 7 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-07 22:20:28 GMT
Two million Americans suffer with plantar fasciitis. One out of ten people experience it in their lifetime- making it the most common cause of heel pain. But there are ways you can treat it and prevent it.more>>
Thursday, October 6 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-06 22:20:44 GMT
When taken properly, antibiotics save lives but overuse is giving rise to superbugs around the country, like MRSA that kills thousands of people a year. But there are natural answers.more>>
Wednesday, October 5 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-05 22:20:59 GMT
Rectal exams and PSA level tests can be key in catching prostate cancer before it becomes a killer. But men sometimes wait to get checked until urinary problems pop up. Now, a world-renowned prostate expertmore>>
Tuesday, October 4 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-04 22:20:58 GMT
Doctors said infants are at risk of developing serious joint problems because of something parents do to comfort their babies. Experts said hip displasya is showing up more and more in newborns.more>>
Monday, October 3 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-10-03 22:20:55 GMT
Women who served in combat zones continue to struggle with their war-time experiences when they get home. Research shows women are twice as likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder than men. One woman is talking about her problems to help others.more>>
Friday, September 30 2011 6:19 PM EDT2011-09-30 22:19:40 GMT
Advances in veterinary medicine are fueling the need for blood donations, as advanced procedures for human medicine can now be used on our pets. Now blood transfusions are helping save their lives too.more>>
Thursday, September 29 2011 6:17 PM EDT2011-09-29 22:17:23 GMT
Your wireless devices could lead to sleepless nights and that can be very dangerous. Gadgets could be stealing our sleep, but there are ways stop the digital thieves.more>>
Tuesday, September 27 2011 6:28 PM EDT2011-09-27 22:28:17 GMT
50 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia. For many, medication is not enough. Pain relief can also be found in the foods you eat.more>>
Thursday, September 22 2011 6:24 PM EDT2011-09-22 22:24:19 GMT
200 million people worldwide have some form of colorblindness. Now, for just $2.99, a new app may just help colorblind people see what they've been missing.more>>
Thursday, September 15 2011 6:24 PM EDT2011-09-15 22:24:08 GMT
People who need surgery, but can't afford it, are turning to a man whose heart is as big as his stature. Tired of seeing people suffer because they can't afford medical care, one unconventional surgeon is taking matters in to his own giant hands. Now, his non-profit is helping thousands.more>>
Wednesday, September 14 2011 6:25 PM EDT2011-09-14 22:25:08 GMT
How would you like to lose several pounds and inches from your waistline in about week? People are using a space-age looking device to do just that, and they say the results are for real. But skeptics have a lot of doubts on just how effective the slim capsule really is.more>>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 6:30 PM EDT2011-09-13 22:30:46 GMT
One rare medical condition can squeeze a baby's brain, and lead to a part of the child's skull being removed. A new less invasive procedure is solving the problem earlier without leaving behind lifelong scars.more>>
Wednesday, September 7 2011 7:45 PM EDT2011-09-07 23:45:23 GMT
When you think of HPV, or the human papilloma virus, you think of a sexually transmitted disease that can cause cancer in women. But it's just not fact for females. Half of all men may have HPV and not even know it.more>>
Wednesday, August 31 2011 7:44 PM EDT2011-08-31 23:44:55 GMT
A special scanning system allows doctors to see more accurate views of cancer cells they want to remove and the critical areas they want to save.more>>
Thursday, August 25 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-25 22:20:57 GMT
A family in Utah has made medical history. They're the first in the world to have their entire genome sequenced. Scientists examined each of their 22,000 genes in a successful effort to find the cause of their disease.more>>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-23 22:20:39 GMT
From wounded warriors to cancer patients to accident victims, there are an estimated 500,000 bone graft procedures every year in the U.S. Now, a new invention could change the lives of people who lose bones due to injury or illness.more>>
Monday, August 22 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-22 22:20:58 GMT
One of the greatest threats to world health today is the pandemic of diabetes. Now, a cure may be closer than ever before. In fact, a type of surgery is sending this disease into remission.more>>
Thursday, August 18 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-08-18 22:21:01 GMT
About 2.5 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation. Medications can help but often stop working after a while. Doctors now have a new tool to help get these hearts back on track.more>>
Tuesday, August 16 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-16 22:20:44 GMT
18-million Americans have sleep apnea. It's a condition that not only disrupts sleep, but may lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke or diabetes if left untreated. Now, a simple device that fits over the nose is helping patients get the treatment they need without any discomfort.more>>
Monday, August 15 2011 6:42 PM EDT2011-08-15 22:42:15 GMT
More than five-million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Many of these patients are placed in traditional nursing homes, where they must adhere to strict diets, schedules and routines. But one facility is turning all those rules upside down.more>>
Friday, August 12 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-12 22:20:31 GMT
While for many breathing is just something we do mindlessly, for many people diagnosed with vocal cord dysfunction, it's a daily struggle. Because symptoms are so similar, it's often misdiagnosed as asthma. One girl changed her diagnosis one note at a time.more>>
Thursday, August 11 2011 6:27 PM EDT2011-08-11 22:27:47 GMT
37-million Americans have trouble with their sinuses, leaving many with headaches, fatigue, and that stuffy feeling. From all-natural to surgery, there are some ways to beat that nasty sinus infection.more>>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 6:19 PM EDT2011-08-10 22:19:00 GMT
Male pattern baldness affects 40 million men in the U.S. and a quarter of them start going bald by age 30. Now there's a new way to regrow what's gone.more>>
Tuesday, August 9 2011 6:06 PM EDT2011-08-09 22:06:56 GMT
Language barriers are a challenge some cancer patients among the 50 million Hispanics in the U.S. are facing. And it's scaring some away from getting the help they need. But now there's a project that's pointing them in the right direction.more>>
Monday, August 8 2011 6:20 PM EDT2011-08-08 22:20:51 GMT
Choosing the right foods for your kids is key to making sure they don't become a part of that statistic. Here's a look at the top six mealtime mistakes all parents might be making.more>>
Friday, August 5 2011 6:31 PM EDT2011-08-05 22:31:01 GMT
As many as one-million Americans have had their lives disrupted because of vision problems from a head injury. The optic nerve is essentially the video cable that connects our eyes to our brain. If it's injured, lost vision is usually the result.more>>
Wednesday, August 3 2011 6:21 PM EDT2011-08-03 22:21:05 GMT
Good vision is important for all of us, but there are some hardworking professionals that can't even drive themselves to an eye appointment. There's now a special checkups for special patients.more>>
Right now, more than one and a half million people in the U.S. are non-traumatic amputees. Now, a new material from cows is healing wounds and halting some amputations.more>>
400,000 people in the U.S. are prisoners in their own bodies because of MS. Now, patients are traveling hundreds, even thousands of miles, for a controversial treatment that's only performed by a few doctors in the U.S.more>>
One in eight older Americans is living with Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure. But slowing it down could be as simple as drinking a high-powered prescription energy drink.more>>
More than two million men in the U.S. have prostate cancer. Now, the first FDA-approved immunotherapy treatment for prostate cancer is offering late-stage patients new hope.more>>
Heart attacks can do serious damage to the heart and affect everything from its size to its ability to function. Now, researchers believe our own bodies could hold the key to repairing that damage.more>>
Parkinson's disease affects one in every 100 Americans over the age of 60. A protein in the blood may be key in discovering which patients have the highest risk for developing dementia.more>>
Preserving organs on ice prior to transplantation has been the standard for 20 years. But now doctors have created a new technique that could help save more organs and more lives.more>>
Spinal tumors are often difficult to remove. Standard surgery can be disfiguring, painful, and require a long recovery. Now, one doctor is using a technique that offers patients less pain and a much shorter recovery.more>>
Nine million women in the U.S. have osteoporosis, a loss of calcium in the bones that makes them brittle and susceptible to fracture. Although we think of osteoporosis as a women's disease, sometimes linked to menopause, men can get it too.more>>
According to the U.S. Department Of Agriculture, protein from foods like meat, fish and eggs should make up 26-percent of your daily caloric intake. So, why are so many high protein products showing up in the supermarket these days?more>>
Linked to dozens of deaths in Europe, Germany's E. coli outbreak has people around the world wondering how safe their food really is. In the United States, special agents are working hard to keep your family safe from counterfeit food.more>>
Every year, 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury accounting for one in five war injuries. Now, a promising study using electromagnetic stimulation could help them wake up. It's a medical first.more>>
Filling out a quick questionnaire in your pediatrician's waiting room could help determine if your child has autism. Researchers said the infant-toddler checklist can help kids who have it and other development disabilities get on track for treatment much earlier than the norm.more>>
It can turn your child's world pitch black forever without warning. That's why doctors want you to learn about an eye disease before it blindsides your family.more>>
The recommended daily allowance for sodium keeps dropping, but consumers aren't listening. We all know too much sodium is bad for our hearts, but it's also bad for just about every other part of our bodies.more>>
More than 45-million Americans, or one in six, suffer from chronic headaches each year. Now, there's a new kind of headache therapy that may help severe headache sufferers when nothing else works.more>>
Salivary stones form naturally from the chemicals in saliva. But once they develop, it can take open surgery, and sometimes even removing the salivary gland itself, just to get the stone out. Now, there's a new, high-tech approach to removing these painful stones without a single scar.more>>
68,000 Americans are diagnosed every year with melanoma -- a deadly form of skin cancer. Researchers have found new treatments that may stop the cancer in its tracks.more>>
A stroke can take away your ability to speak or even move -- functions that may never come back. But now, scientists may have found a new way to stop and even reverse that damage.more>>
More than five-million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. Now, researchers across the globe hope mapping all genes relating to the disease will help cure it.more>>
This year, 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with some kind of cancer. In cancers where not all of the tumor can be removed, one big challenge is making sure the cancer doesn't start growing again.more>>
More than 193,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the U.S. about 10-percent of those implants will require a revision. Now, a technique borrowed from cancer survivors is giving new hope to those in the most critical situations.more>>
About four-million Americans are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and most of them don't know it. A new treatment has just been approved by the FDA, and it's helping more and more patients rid the body of the virus for good.more>>
What good is a record deal when you are dying? A talented rapper learned the true meaning of brotherly love when his older brother saved his life by giving him what's in short supply in the African American community: a donated kidney.more>>
Major depression is the fourth leading cause of world disability, affecting more than 19 million American adults every year. Treatment is available but only one-third of those people will get treated fully. But there is a treatment that is helping zap depression without side effects.more>>
Nearly 13,000 Americans will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year, and it could be fueled by something as common as acid reflux. But thanks to new guidelines doctors can zap away the damage before the cancer can form.more>>
It's been said that the eyes are a window to the soul, but could the same hold true for our nails? Dermatologists say changes in nail color and texture could indicate a serious health problem.more>>
76 million people will be eligible to retire in the next ten years. These days, though, a growing number of workers are opting not to retire, for ten years or even longer. But we know a doctor who has gone way beyond that. He's more than a century old and still working.more>>
Each year more than 12,000 children are diagnosed with cancer, but thanks to advancements in treatment 80-percent of them will survive. Coping with life after cancer has its own consequences; some as devastating as the disease itself.more>>
There are more than 20,000 available herbal products in the United States. However, these alternative remedies are not regulated by the FDA, and some of them might be deadly.more>>
Vertigo is a sensation thrill-seekers will chase for fun, but imagine living with it all the time. Over 2 million Americans do, but there's a simple way to relieve the dizziness.more>>
Each day, more than 30 kids are born with hearing loss in the United States - making it the most common birth defect. Now, a new study tracks how these children can learn to listen, talk and read.more>>
Rhinoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States each year. Doctors have found a way to rebuild better noses in less time - with less pain for the patient.more>>
