Modern medical technology has changed our lives and expectations. Learn how the new tools of medicine are working to change the face of health care and improve our lives.
Jaelyn, a 4-year-old with spina bifida and limb differences, proves she’s a warrior—just like her military dad.
Television, video games and endless other distractions are stealing away our slumber.
New approach could help physicians accurately determine which patients are likely to develop life-threatening conditions.
A good, long snooze allows your brain to purge waste products such as beta-amyloid, a protein associated with dementia.
By 2040 more than 13 million people will have dementia—about 1 in 3 people over age 85.
Researchers say greener alternatives can reduce the user's carbon footprint, delivering as much benefit as recycling or cutting out meat.
Deaths from drug abuse and suicide—particularly among young people—are fueling a bleak life expectancy forecast.
Your gut instinct to enjoy that favorite cup of java may positively influence your overall health.
Maxed out on Parkinson’s disease meds and reluctant to give up his active lifestyle, Steve Stampfler opted for deep brain stimulation to bring his tremors under control.
Nearly half of all Americans do, and they're responsible for 328,000 crashes a year—including 6,800 fatalities.
A first-in-the-U.S. biopsy that combined three leading-edge technologies identifies stage 1 lung cancer, which makes all the difference for 81-year-old Mac Brown.
New technology that listens to creaking joints could soon help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis.
