The idea of the body healing itself may be close to making a huge leap forward. Much closer than we…
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Robotic exoskeleton allows vet to walk again
Three years ago, Theresa Hannigan, 61, lost the ability to walk due to an autoimmune disease that has slowly been…
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Researchers aim to create virtual speech therapist
Debi Green is trying to book a vacation, but she’s having a hard time getting the words out. Even though…
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Strep scorecard might help tell if you need a doctor
Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day there could be an app for that:…
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Who owns your health data? You may be surprised
There is a big push to make health data more transparent so that people can make better choices. There’s also…
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IVF pregnancies may increase risk of blood clots, blocked arteries
For couples struggling to get pregnant, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a relatively safe medical procedure that can help them…
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FDA approves first retinal implant to restore partial vision to the blind
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial retina, an implanted device that replicates some of the…
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Medical labs to make test results easier for patients to understand
As more patients gain direct access to lab reports and test results, health care providers are offering new tools to…
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration database that catalogs medical-device problems holds thousands of entries on a tool called a…
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Utah toddler home for holidays after 3D-printed device helps him breathe
A Utah 2-year-old who spent the first 18 months of his life hooked up to ventilators in an intensive care…
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