Triplets undergo skull surgery
Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.
Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.
Quadruple amputee receives new bionic hands
Patients who need prosthetics not only need help getting the devices, but they also need to learn how to use them and adjust to a whole new life. Sherron Couldren spent most of her life taking care of others as a daycare worker and school volunteer. But a year ago, she suffered from a condition called septicemia.
Patients who need prosthetics not only need help getting the devices, but they also need to learn how to use them and adjust to a whole new life. Sherron Couldren spent most of her life taking care of others as a daycare worker and school volunteer. But a year ago, she suffered from a condition called septicemia.
How a case of strep throat landed these girls with a life-altering diagnosis
It's a diagnosis that will change you and your child's life. That is if you actually get the right diagnosis.
It's a diagnosis that will change you and your child's life. That is if you actually get the right diagnosis.
FDA approves second drug to treat ALS
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it approved a new drug to help treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it approved a new drug to help treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Vancouver police share 'sad reality' of opioid crisis
Authorities in Vancouver shared a grim look at the opioid crisis impacting neighborhoods in the Canadian city, with a photo on Twitter of three pigeon eggs sitting in a "nest" of discarded hypodermic needles.
Authorities in Vancouver shared a grim look at the opioid crisis impacting neighborhoods in the Canadian city, with a photo on Twitter of three pigeon eggs sitting in a "nest" of discarded hypodermic needles.
Researchers may have come up with acne vaccine
Eric Huang says he's "good at vaccine development." The UC San Diego dermatology professor tells the university's Guardian he has even worked on a biodefense vaccine to fight anthrax, with a boost from the National Institutes of Health.
Eric Huang says he's "good at vaccine development." The UC San Diego dermatology professor tells the university's Guardian he has even worked on a biodefense vaccine to fight anthrax, with a boost from the National Institutes of Health.
Powassan Virus: Tick-borne virus can be transmitted in just minutes
A new health concern is brewing for tick bites. It's known as the Powassan Virus, and experts say it can be transmitted to humans in just minutes.
A new health concern is brewing for tick bites. It's known as the Powassan Virus, and experts say it can be transmitted to humans in just minutes.
Suspected case of bed bugs at Chicago high school
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
Thousands of bottles of gin recalled for too much alcohol
Thousands of bottles of Bombay Sapphire Gin have been recalled because they contain too much alcohol.
Thousands of bottles of Bombay Sapphire Gin have been recalled because they contain too much alcohol.
Don't ignore chronic heartburn; it could raise your cancer risk
At 43, David Johnson has spent his entire life living with heartburn.
At 43, David Johnson has spent his entire life living with heartburn.
Ninja Warrior Tour promotes making healthy choices
They just might be the most fit people you'll ever meet. American Ninja Warrior athletes are dedicated to fitness and making healthy choices and now they're hitting the road to help kids achieve their goals.
They just might be the most fit people you'll ever meet. American Ninja Warrior athletes are dedicated to fitness and making healthy choices and now they're hitting the road to help kids achieve their goals.
Breast cancer detection bra designed by Mexican teen gets top inventors' prize
An 18-year-old student from Mexico won the top prize at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) this weekend for his creation of EVA, an intelligent bra that can help in the early detection of breast cancer.
An 18-year-old student from Mexico won the top prize at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) this weekend for his creation of EVA, an intelligent bra that can help in the early detection of breast cancer.
Surgeons perform first-ever procedure on triplets with rare skull condition
A New York couple who was shocked to learn they were having triplet boys spent the first few weeks of their children’s lives in the neonatal intensive care unit learning about their rare skull condition, Craniosynostosis.
A New York couple who was shocked to learn they were having triplet boys spent the first few weeks of their children’s lives in the neonatal intensive care unit learning about their rare skull condition, Craniosynostosis.
Burgers from popular chains sit for 30 months, don't get moldy
More than two years ago, two middle school students from Wisconsin bought cheeseburgers and french fries to use in a science fair project. And now Catherine Goffard and Ava Van Straten have won their science fair by showing that about 30 months later, only one of the cheeseburgers got slightly moldy.
More than two years ago, two middle school students from Wisconsin bought cheeseburgers and french fries to use in a science fair project. And now Catherine Goffard and Ava Van Straten have won their science fair by showing that about 30 months later, only one of the cheeseburgers got slightly moldy.
Doctor claims he transplanted rat's head; says human head transplants are next
A controversial doctor claims that he has successfully transplanted a rat's head, and now says he will attempt to transplant a human head by the end of the year.
A controversial doctor claims that he has successfully transplanted a rat's head, and now says he will attempt to transplant a human head by the end of the year.
Man donates kidney to save his old Army buddy's life
Kai Johns and Robert Harmon have known each other for years—22 years, to be exact. They’re Army buddies, who served together as paratroopers. But now, these friends will forever share a bond of a different kind.
Kai Johns and Robert Harmon have known each other for years—22 years, to be exact. They’re Army buddies, who served together as paratroopers. But now, these friends will forever share a bond of a different kind.
Artificial womb tested on tiny lambs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Researchers are creating an artificial womb to improve care for extremely premature babies — and remarkable animal testing suggests the first-of-its-kind watery incubation so closely mimics mom that it just might work.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Researchers are creating an artificial womb to improve care for extremely premature babies — and remarkable animal testing suggests the first-of-its-kind watery incubation so closely mimics mom that it just might work.
Daily dose of diet soda tied to triple risk of deadly stroke
If you're partial to a can of Pepsi Max at lunch, or enjoy a splash of Coke Zero with your favorite rum — you might want to put that drink back on ice.
If you're partial to a can of Pepsi Max at lunch, or enjoy a splash of Coke Zero with your favorite rum — you might want to put that drink back on ice.
?Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks? and how cervical cancer rates were affected
The acclaimed non-fiction book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," tells the story of the woman behind the "Hela" cell line - one of the most important cell lines in medical research ever discovered. The story was made into an HBO movie of the same name.
The acclaimed non-fiction book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," tells the story of the woman behind the "Hela" cell line - one of the most important cell lines in medical research ever discovered. The story was made into an HBO movie of the same name.
Renewed Zika outbreak feared on Texas border
As warmer weather approaches and mosquito seasons take flight, health professionals are warning that a Zika outbreak in the Rio Grande Valley at the southernmost tip on the Texas border with Mexico is just a matter of time.
As warmer weather approaches and mosquito seasons take flight, health professionals are warning that a Zika outbreak in the Rio Grande Valley at the southernmost tip on the Texas border with Mexico is just a matter of time.