WTVF - Medical News Headlines

Nature Heals Patients

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

When you think of a hospital you probably think of white walls, fluorescent lights, and sterile rooms, but there's a new trend happening around the country; some hospitals are using the outdoors to promote healing.

Compassion In Healthcare: Improving Bedside Manner

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Bedside manner seems to come naturally to some, but many of us have known doctors who make us feel like they don't care. New research is making a case for compassion and getting hospitals involved in teaching critical skills to new physicians.

Cancer Killing Combo: New Lung Cancer Treatment

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Each year, lung cancer strikes more than 222,000 people. It will kill 160,000, but adding something to chemotherapy could help beat the disease.

Lullabies For Baby John: Singing Moms Help Preemies Eat

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Half a million premature babies are born in the U.S. every year. One doctor believes lullabies could reduce the chances of infections and huge hospital bills and she's got the proof to back it up.

Macular Degeneration: Implantable Telescope Improves Vision

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in Americans 60 and older. Once it progresses there aren't many treatment options, but now there is a high-tech way that doctors are using to help patients see better.

Depression Blood Test

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Cholesterol, cancer, even infectious diseases: our blood can help doctors detect them all. Now, blood is being used to figure out what's going on inside your head.

Five Acid Reflux Myths

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Millions of Americans suffer from GERD – a chronic digestive disease that happens when stomach acid flows back into your food pipe. A lot of people know the condition causes heartburn, but there's a lot more to it.

Boosting Your Medical Memory

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Good communication between patients and physicians is critical to care, but the average person remembers less than half of what doctors say during their office visits. Now there's a way to remember exactly what your doctor told you.

Kidney Stone Smarts: The Truth About Cola & Calcium

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

If a sharp pain hits your back or side, beware, it could be a warning sign of a kidney stone. Every year one million people in the U.S. are treated for them and there's a lot of misinformation about the masses.

Trampoline Troubles

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

They're popping up all over the place. Providing kids and adults wall-to-wall entertainment, but is the trampoline arena trend resulting in simple fun or serious fractures?

Invisible Hearing Aids

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

At least 30 million Americans are having trouble hearing. Now, a new type of hearing aid is making it easier for people to get help without everyone knowing it.

Dead People's Nerves Help Living

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

When a nerve is injured, pain, numbness, and loss of sensation are common. Fixing damaged nerves used to mean patients had to sacrifice another nerve from their body, but now there's an easier way.

Stopping Copper To Stop Cancer

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Aggressive breast cancer can be hard to beat. Even if women do overcome it, there's a good chance it could come back. Now, doctors believe depleting the body of a well-known metal could be the key to keeping it away.

Making A Breakthrough Better: Improving Low Dose CT Scans

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Low dose CT scans have revolutionized early diagnosis and early treatment, but sometimes it's hard to tell if the abnormalities they detect are really cancer.

Nanoscale MRI: Medicine's Next Big Thing?

Fri, 3 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The first MRI body scan was performed on a human in 1977. It took almost five hours to produce one image. Thanks to medical advances, the technology has greatly improved. Now, a new type of MRI could be medicine's next big thing.

Fighting Male Infertility: What Not To Do

Thu, 2 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Millions of couples suffer from infertility. While many people tend to think of it as being a problem with the woman, at least 50 percent of the time it's because of the man.

Chew On This: Hearing Device for the Mouth

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Thirty-six million adults in the U.S. report some degree of hearing loss, but only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid uses one. Now, a new mouth device could help many hear much better.

Healing With Harmony: Music In Medicine

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Whether it's pop, hip-hop, country, or classical, we all have favorite songs that make us move or simply move us. But could music help as we battle different diseases and conditions?

Egg Beater: Overcoming A Food Allergy

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

For 15 million Americans with food allergies, what they eat could kill them. The problem seems to be on the rise too. The CDC reports an 18 percent increase between 1997 and 2007. Now, doctors discovered something that is helping some beat their allergies.

Is Barefoot Running Right For You?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

More and more runners are looking for new ways to avoid aches and pains. Now, there's one trend that some swear by, but you may have to say goodbye to what many consider to be the most important piece of running gear.

Beating Bedwetting: Avoiding The Horrible C's

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Bedwetting is a normal part of the potty training process, but when it doesn't go away, the worrying begins. Here are some tips to help kids overcome night time incontinence.

Prescription Pups: Benefits Of Therapy Dogs

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

From autistic kids to people with chronic pain, they've been shown to be beneficial without any real side effects. They aren't miracle pills, they're dogs. We explain how these dogs are making a difference in healthcare.

Funnyatrics: Clownin' Around To Help Kids

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

A hospital can be a scary place for kids. Between the needle sticks, surgeries, and strangers, it's no wonder many children don't look forward to their visits. But sometimes, all it takes is a clown to turn a child around.

Targeting Lymphoma's Command Center

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the seventh most common cancer in the U.S. Some forms of the disease respond well to treatment, but others are stubborn and aggressive. Now, a new discovery may change the way doctors treat the most difficult cases.

Vein Game: Varicose Vein Myths

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Swimsuit season is almost here. While many love it, others hate it because of their varicose veins. But how much do you really know about them?

Bubba Bounces Back: Stem Cell Treatment For Dogs

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

From repairing torn ligaments to rebuilding bones, stem cell procedures are helping mankind in many ways. Now, man's best friend is getting in on the action too.

Outgrowing Autism

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. Researchers thought of it as a life-long disorder, but that might not be the case.

Luci's Locks: Regrowing A Burn Victim's Hair

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

About 450,000 Americans are treated for burn injuries each year. Burns can be excruciatingly painful and disfiguring. Now, an innovative procedure is giving a little girl back something her burns took away.

Surgery Prep: Eight Questions To Ask Your Surgeon

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Every year, more than 15 million people in the U.S. have some kind of surgery. When it's your turn to go under the knife, will you know the important questions to ask your doctor?

Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough: Rylee's 'Magic' Pill

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Each year, a thousand children are born with cystic fibrosis. Kids with it are not expected to live past their thirties, but now many could live much longer.

Glue To The Rescue: Saving Lauren's Life

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Blood was rushing in and it couldn't get out. That's what was happening inside one little girl's brain, but by the time doctors found out what was wrong, it was almost too late. She was rescued with glue.

Bye Bye Biopsy: Chemicals Diagnose Cancer

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Close to 70,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a cancerous or non-cancerous brain tumor this year. Now, doctors are using a new way to figure out if a dangerous tumor is regrowing or if something else is going on.

Treating Fallen Troops: Two New Battlefield Devices

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

With life-saving equipment strapped to their backs, they rush in to help fallen comrades on the frontlines. Now, two new devices could help treat troops on the battlefield.

'Weighing In' On A Diabetes Discovery

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

There's no cure and the cause is unknown. Up to three million Americans have type-one diabetes. It's already known people with it have smaller pancreases, but a new discovery could carry a lot of weight when it comes to beating diabetes.

Mending Mouths: Rebuilding Jawbones With Stem Cells

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Whether it's destroyed by a bullet, disease, or a bad infection, doctors have a new way to rebuild bone in the face. Now, stem cells are giving gunshot victims, cancer patients, and others new hope.

Treating Out Of Control Cholesterol

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The American Heart Association said keeping LDL under 100 is best to avoid heart attacks and strokes. Now, a drug that's just hit the market could help bring it back down to earth.

Singing for Speech: Restoring Stroke Victim's Voices

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

It steals your speech, scrambles your thoughts and robs you of your ability to move. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. It's the number one cause of disability. Now, victims are turning to song to get their voices back.

Saving Sight Without Surgery: Macular Holes

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Macular holes can threaten vision and force people to go under the knife to save their sight. While surgery used to be their only option, something new is giving patients a first of its kind alternative.

Disappearing Act: Dissolving Heart Stents

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Do you ever struggle just to walk up a flight of stairs? Extreme weakness can be a signal that something is seriously wrong with your heart. Now, a new device is help people regain their energy and save lives.

Adventure To Fitness: Keeping School Kids Active

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Nine million American students are packing on too many pounds, but just as kids are being told to exercise more, they're finding fewer opportunities to break a sweat during the school day. Teachers have found a free program to help move the scales in the right direction.

Baby Food Fertility Boosting Bites

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

One in eight couples will have problems getting pregnant. But what they eat could increase their chances of having a baby.

Affordable Healthcare Act: What You Need To Know Now

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The Affordable Healthcare Act is being called the most historic overhaul of the U.S. health care system since Medicare and Medicaid. Understanding it right now could help you make better decisions in the future.

World's Smallest Heart Pump

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

When a child's heart fails, a transplant is often the only hope, but to keep kids alive while they wait doctors may use artificial pumps. Now, a small device is changing the game for some of the smallest patients.

Bottoms Up: The Health Benefits of Beer

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

While we've heard all about the bad things beer can do to our bodies, in moderation it could do some good too.

Preventing Pancreatic Cancer

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The rates of pancreatic cancer have slowly increased in the past ten years. The risk of developing it in your lifetime is about one in 78. Right now, researchers are working on ways to detect the killer before it forms.

Spotting Health Issues In Your Eyes

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

They're said to be the window to our soul, but they're also the window to our health. There are potentially dangerous conditions doctors can see just by looking into your eyes.

The Long And Short Of It: Health Clues In Fingers & Arms?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

From cancer to stroke to Alzheimer's, clues to conditions you may be at risk for are hiding in plain sight. Your body parts may hold some important health secrets.

Chomper Challenge: The Tooth I.Q. Test

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Think you know all there is to know about your pearly whites? What you don't know about what causes and fights cavities could surprise you.

Saliva Sleuths: Spotting Mental Illness In Your Spit

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EST

It's believed one in four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Patients can spend years trying to find the right drug cocktail to keep their symptoms at bay, while suffering serious side effects. Now, a unique test could help change that.

Healing Heroes: New Faces For Vets

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EST

To give wounded warriors a better quality of life and sense of normalcy, experts are using advanced technology and art.

Eating Ourselves To Death: Color Of Controversy

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

We've got red drinks, blue candy, orange Jell-O, and yellow mac and cheese. In all, we have nine different artificial dyes approved for use in the U.S. But are these colors causing problems in our kids?

Eating Ourselves To Death: Plastic Poisoning

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Two-million plastic bottles are used in the world every five minutes. Plastic is the number one consumer product, but it could also be killing us.

Eating Ourselves To Death: The Fat Tax

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

It seems we're getting creamed in the fight against obesity. It's a factor in close to three million deaths each year in the U.S. So, is it time to tackle our weight problem with a tax?

Focusing On Eye Melanoma

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Eye melanoma is the most common and most dangerous form of eye cancer in adults. Half the time it spreads and if that happens it's almost 100 percent fatal. Now, a new breakthrough therapy gives patients more time.

Healing Heroes: Prosthetics For Wounded Vets

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

He made a big sacrifice for his country. Now he could be making an even bigger contribution to the medical community. It's a story of a young soldier who helped design something that's allowing him to do what many said could not be done.

Healing Heroes: PTSD Service Dogs For Vets

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

While the battlefield is causing tens of thousands of physical injuries, it's also resulted in an overwhelming number of psychological scars. So are animals the answer to treat veterans with PTSD?

Hip Surgery Flip: Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

There were more than 300,000 total hip replacements in 2010; that's up 135,000 compared to just ten years earlier. As more and more people need help to relieve the pain, there's an option that's becoming popular with patients and surgeons.

Stem Cells For Leukemia: New Hope From Newborns

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:18:00 EST

Chemo and a bone marrow transplant helps fight off blood cancer, but thousands of those diagnosed each year cannot find a matching donor and surviving without one is almost impossible.

Stomach Flu Breakthrough?

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Right now, we're in the middle of stomach flu season. Eighty percent of outbreaks happen between November and April, but researchers are working on a new way to protect you and your family from the awful illness.

HIV Vaccines: Infection Protection

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

They protect us and our families from the flu, mumps, measles, and many other diseases, but figuring out a vaccine to protect against HIV is still a mystery. Every year, 50,000 Americans are infected and close to 20,000 die from the virus. Now, there's hope on the horizon.

Spider Venom For Muscular Dystrophy

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy leaves families with few treatment options and little hope, but now an eight-legged creature could change that.

ProstAtak: New Prostate Cancer Therapy

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

For years surgery and radiation therapy have been the most common treatments for those diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, but for many patients they don't work because the cancer has spread. Now, an innovative therapy could give men new hope.

Making Varicose Veins Vanish

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Caused by faulty valves that can lead to blood pooling in the legs, varicose veins affect up to 25 percent of women and up to 10 percent of men. A newer procedure is getting rid of the veins with a lot less pain.

Amyvid: 'Seeing' Alzheimer's For the First Time

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

More than five million Americans are being robbed. Their memories and function stolen by a thief that affects their brains. Now, a new tool is helping doctors catch it in the act.

Organ Transplants: Making Old Organs New Again

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

It's a list no one wants to be on. More than 90,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant right now, but one doctor hopes to get that list down to zero.

New Cure For Scoliosis?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Scoliosis is a potentially fatal condition for children. The spine curvature can be improved with surgeries and metal rods, but now doctors believe something simple could cure it in some kids.

Meditation As Medication?

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Can you use meditation as medication? A federal panel recently released a report with results that might surprise you.

Unlocking Voices Of the 'Locked-In'

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Fully aware of his surroundings, but unable to communicate; he's locked-in. Now, new technology is helping an accident victim unlock his voice.

Medical Breakthroughs In Space

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

When astronaut Scott Kelly blasts into space in 2015, he'll be a living, breathing medical experiment by helping researchers figure out the physical and psychological impact of living on the international space station for one full year.

Telesurgery Troubles?

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Have you ever tried to move your computer's mouse and the on-screen cursor didn't respond right away? It can be frustrating, but it's nothing compared to what some surgeons are facing.

Spinal Cord Paralysis: New Hope

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:22:00 EST

Confined to a wheelchair for life; that's the fate of many of the 12,000 people who suffer traumatic spinal cord injuries in the United States every year. Now, a one of a kind trial could change the face of spinal cord research forever.

Male Birth Control

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Eighty percent of all women in the US will use it at some point in their lives, but the burden of taking birth control pills could soon be taken away from women.

Zapping Cancer In Kids

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

They are two words that should never go together, kids and cancer. But more than 16 out of every 100 thousand kids get one form or another. Now, there's a new weapon to help kill this deadly disease.

Flute Relieves Suffering For Patients With Chronic Lung Disease

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:43:00 EST

It's the third most common cause of death in the United States. As COPD progresses, the damage to lungs can be irreversible, but now doctors have a new instrument to help people suffering from the chronic disease.

New Insulin Pump For Diabetics

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Type 1 diabetics need insulin every day to deal with their disease, but the life-saver comes with a potentially deadly side effect. Now a new system aims to keep patients safe.

Getting Under Your Skin: New Ways To Deliver Drugs

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Have you ever forgotten to take your daily meds? Well, you're not alone. Studies show about 50-percent of patients do not take their drugs as prescribed. Researchers are hoping to change that.

Catching Lung Cancer Early: A Life-Saving Scanner

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

More than 225,000 people will be told they have lung cancer this year. Only 15 percent of those people will live five years. Now, new technology helps doctors find possible problems earlier than ever before.

MelaFind: The Cancer Scanner

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Skin cancer accounts for 80 percent of all new cancers in the U.S. It's preventable and if caught early, it's curable. Now, doctors have a new way to find it before it's too late.

Vitamin Infusions: Boost or Bust?

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

No more popping pills? There's a new vitamin trend stars like Madonna and Cindy Crawford are doing. But is it really good for you and is it safe?

Curing Cushing's Disease

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Cushing's disease hits in the prime of a person's life and if left untreated, can make young, active women fatigued, overweight, and depressed. While it's often misdiagnosed, there is a cure if caught in time.

Test Your Knowledge About Concussions

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Many parents worry about dangerous head injuries, with good reason; as many as 10 percent of athletes will experience a concussion in any given sport season. What you don't know about this common injury could put your child at risk. We reveal some common myths.

No Need For Leads: Wireless Heart Help

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Each year more than 300,000 people die in the U.S. from cardiac arrest. Some hearts beat too slow, others too fast. Now, a new type of shock therapy is helping save hearts.

Protecting Renters From Secondhand Smoke

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

About 30 million people are exposed to secondhand smoke because of their neighbors. Here is what some landlords are doing to look out for their tenants' health.

Cancer Risk Factor: Breaking Down Breast Density

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Across the country several states are passing laws making it mandatory that women be notified they have it after getting a mammogram. While there's debate on how important it is for women to know, one doctor thinks it could change how breast care is provided.

Insurance Insight: Carpet To Help Keep Knee Surgery Covered?

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:13:00 EST

ACL injuries have increased 400 percent in teens and adolescents in the last ten years. To make sure you don't have to pay out-of-pocket to fix the injury, doctors are using a new tool to show surgery works.

Could You Be ‘Almost A Psychopath?'

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Is there something just a little bit off about one of your friends, family members, or co-workers? While they may not suffer from a mental disorder, they could be closer than you think.

Estrogen To Fight Brain Aneurysms?

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Brain aneurysms rupture in about 30,000 people every year, killing or disabling many. Women are at a higher risk for aneurysms than men. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at how a major change in a woman's life could be to blame.

Caregiver Health Hazards

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Caregivers spend an average of 25 hours a week taking care of an ill family member's needs with little to no time for themselves. But the loving act can be bad for their body and mind. But there are tips to help those who are helping others.

Sports Help Wounded Warriors

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

For many military members who've lost limbs, their sight or their sanity everyday life is their greatest challenge. Now, their mission is being re-defined, and thousands have new hope and a new life.

Double Diabetes Is Double Trouble

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Diabetes kills more people than all cancers combined. Three million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes and almost 24 million have type 2. Now, there's a growing threat to many of them.

Saving Babies' Skin: Taking the "Ouch" Out of Medical Tape

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Can a piece of tape cause permanent injury and scarring? If you ask some doctors and nurses who work with premature babies, you might be surprised by what you hear. A possible solution one survey has found the number one problem in neo-natal units.

Saving Evan: The New Transplant Procedure

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

On the day Evan Tanner was born he was given zero percent chance of living. Three years later he's alive and happy, continuing to beat the odds.

Brian's Breakthrough: Repairing Paralyzed Nerves

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Your body is made up of 214 major nerves. Each has an electric pathway that keeps your body feeling and moving. If one of these dies or is torn apart, it can mean paralysis. Doctors are replacing and repairing nerves and getting amazing results.

Holiday Party Tips From Personal Trainer

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

It's the time for season's greetings and lots of over-eating. With all the holiday parties and family get-togethers, the temptation to indulge can be overwhelming. But we're here to help keep your diet off the naughty list.

The 'Gold' Standard: Fixing Aortic Aneurysms

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

More than a million people are living with an aortic aneurysm and don't even know it. One doctor has developed a new way to treat it before it is too late.

Avoiding Unnecessary Surgeries: New Thyroid Cancer Test

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the United States. Biopsies can catch the problem before it's too late, but many times the results are inconclusive. That means patients might have to have their thyroids removed, even if there is no cancer.

Dial-A-Diagnosis? The Parkinson's Voice Initiative

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Tremors, trouble walking, stiff and achy muscles; there are many unmistakable signs of Parkinson's. Now, researchers are looking at another symptom that could help diagnose the disease with a phone call.

Eat Well And Be Merry: One-Hour Healthy Holiday Meal

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

With all the great holiday food, it might seem impossible this time of year, but we're making it easier to fight festive fat. Here's a healthy holiday meal you can make in an hour.

Fighting The Flu In The Future

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Every year, between five and 20 percent of the US population gets the flu and the infected could be passing it on to you before they even know they're sick. Researchers are hard at work developing better ways to fight the flu.

Going Off Label: Cancer Drug Saves Sight & Money

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Every year 250,000 people in the US are treated for age-related macular degeneration. Now, there's more and more evidence that a cancer drug doctors have been relying on to help patients, works just as well as a much more expensive option.

Hearing Hell: The Woman Who Heard Too Much

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Trees blowing, birds singing, children laughing; they're all things many people enjoy hearing, but for one woman just about every sound was excruciating.

Scalpel-Free Facelift

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

It was one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in 2011 and on average the most expensive, but there is a new way to look younger without going under the knife.

Dry Mouth Dangers

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

It's that sticky or dry feeling in the mouth all of us get once in a while. But for some, it could be more than just an inconvenience. It's believed 44 million Americans suffer from the problem.

Goodbye To Dry Eye: New 12 Minute Treatment

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Dry eye disease is caused by a variety of things and standard treatment usually means medications, daily eye drops, and ointments. Now there's a new eye-opening option for sufferers and it only takes few minutes.

Cancer Killing Cap

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 17:15:00 EST

Massive headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness; these are the signs of a brain tumor. Each year 41,000 people are told they have one. Now, a new device is helping put a cap on tumor growth.

Feces Fight-Off Deadly Infection

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

It's a serious infection that ravages the intestines. C-diff hits about half a million Americans and is linked to more than 30,000 deaths each year in the U.S. However, there's a breakthrough therapy that may make you cringe.

Drug Shortage Dilemma: Prevention

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

There are hundreds of drugs unavailable to those who need them most right here in the United States. After years of watching the situation get worse and worse, something is finally being done about it.

Drug Shortage Dilemma: The Patients

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

Critical drugs are coming up short all over our country. Doctors are being forced to put patients on treatments that don't work as well as potentially life-saving drugs.

Drug Shortage Dilemma: The Problem

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

In 2012, we're in the midst of a different kind of drug war, fighting to get the ones many people need. Now, experts on the front lines of the ongoing struggle with prescription drug shortages.

Roadmap For Hysterectomies

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

It's the second most common surgery performed on women in the U.S. and every surgeon has his or her own way of doing it. Now, one doctor is trying to change that.

New Way To Look Inside The Body

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

It's being called the biggest advance in imaging for the spine since the invention of X-rays in 1890.

Cutting Out Chronic Headaches After Concussions

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

As many as 3.8 million athletes suffer concussions each year in the U.S.. These injuries can cause serious brain damage, and for many, another problem but now there's a new way to relieve the pain.

Removing Dangerous Deformities

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

An AVM is a malformation in the face that happens when there's an abnormal connection between veins and arteries. They are disfiguring, dangerous and difficult to treat. Now, some patients are rolling the dice on a risky procedure.

Intestines The Key To Parkinson's?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

While a lot Parkinson's research is based on the brain, one study is focusing on an unexpected part of the body.

No More Stapling Stomachs

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

Sixty million adults are now obese. It costs $147-billion to treat it annually. Now, a new less invasive procedure is helping people who have tried everything, to finally get control of their weight.

Surgery-Free Fix For Knees

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

More than 600,000 total knee replacements were performed in 2008. A study this year shows that's up 134 percent since 1999. One doctor said some people are getting them, when they could benefit from something much simpler.

Filtering Out High Cholesterol

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

Thirty four million Americans have a cholesterol level that puts them at risk for a heart attack or stroke. For some people, no matter how well they eat, or how much they exercise, they can't bring their levels down. But there is one thing that is doing what other treatments can't do.

Beats For Better Health

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

What's your favorite song? What artist gets you pumped up? Who do you listen to when you fall asleep? From Nicki Minaj to Mozart, new research shows the music you love could impact your health.

The Future of Colonoscopies

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

For most people a colonoscopy is not something they look forward to, but now, new improved colonoscopies can detect and remove pre-cancerous polyps before they turn deadly.

Fighting Pediatric Strokes

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EDT

For the first time in decades, new reports show that the number of strokes in older men and women are on the decline—on the flip side—more younger people—even kids are suffering strokes.

Catching Mental Illness With Your Phone

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EDT

We know our blood pressure number and our cholesterol number, so why not know our mental health number? Untreated mood disorders cost our healthcare system more than $70 billion a year.

The Key To Cerebral Palsy?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Imagine being trapped in your own body knowing what you want, but not being able to do it. Movement disorders affect up to 72 million Americans, but new treatments are helping some of them live.

Allergy Myths Busted

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

From your skin to your nose to your digestive system, allergies can affect them all. Sufferers will try just about anything to get relief, but some might be wasting their time.

Fighting Breast Cancer Fatigue with Food

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Beating breast cancer is not always the end of the battle for women who overcome the disease. Many face overwhelming exhaustion during and after treatment.

Paid To Pig-Out: The ‘Overfeeding' Study

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Losing weight can dramatically reduce your risk of serious diseases, but what really happens to your organs when you put on the pounds? Researchers said finding out why weight gain affects some people's organs differently is an important step to treating obesity.

Health Apps For Your Car

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

A study by the NHTSA said 84 percent of drivers in crashes that were brought on by medical emergencies experienced seizures, blackouts, or diabetic reactions prior to the crash. Now, car companies are hoping technology can change those stats.

Cancer Breath Test

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic are working on a breath test that can detect liver, kidney, and heart disease.

Spit Determines Scoliosis Risk

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Most common in adolescents between ten and 15, scoliosis can mean excruciating pain or death. Now, there's a way to help doctors figure out a patient's risk without guessing or over-testing.

Probing Hearts In Real-Time

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

The crucial moments after a person has heart surgery can mean the difference between life and death. Now, a first of its kind device is helping doctors monitor heart patients like never before.

On The Spot Cancer Diagnosis

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:16:00 EDT

Twelve million cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year. People getting biopsies for various reasons may have to wait days or more than a week to find out if they're one of them, but a new kind of biopsy is changing that.

Placentas Saving Sight

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Imagine taking your normal prescription medication or even just an ibuprofen and then watching your skin painfully peel off your body. That's what happens to people with a mysterious disorder, but the condition threatens more than their skin.

Saving Babies from Sepsis

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

One in four babies will develop it and it can kill them. By the time doctors spot sepsis in newborns it can already be too late. Now, an infection detection device that's saving new lives.

New Diagnostic Test For Parkinson's

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

In its early stages, Parkinson's disease is not easy to diagnose, but one test that's been in development for a decade could change how we look at the disease.

Using Cancer to Fight Cancer

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Measles, mumps and even the flu, they're just a few of the ailments that may come to mind when you think about vaccines. But now a new therapeutic vaccine 15 years in the making could make cancer kill itself.

Beating Blindness In Diabetics

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Diabetes affects 26 million people in the U.S. and is the leading cause of new blindness in adults. Now for the first time in a long time, the FDA has approved a drug to help save diabetics' vision.

Repairing Athletes' Elbows Without Surgery

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

A somewhat controversial treatment is being used to repair a serious, sometimes career-ending injury in a fraction of the time it would take with surgery.

Conquering Urinary Incontinence

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Stress urinary incontinence affects 15 million women in the U.S. Every year, tens of thousands undergo surgery to fix it, but it doesn't always work. Now, there's a promising new non-surgical option done right in the doctor's office.

Erasing Epilepsy

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Two hundred thousand people will be diagnosed with epilepsy this year. Now, advanced tracking and targeting approaches are helping stop the seizures.

HeartLight Helps Doctors Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

A new treatment for a problem affecting millions of Americans is helping doctors do something they've never done before.

Asthma Attack: The ‘Heat' Is On

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Trouble breathing, coughing, stuffiness and more. 60 million people suffer from allergies and asthma. There's no cure, but now doctors have a new weapon to help these people attack the annoying symptoms.

Removing Gallbladders Through Belly Buttons

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Some of us have innies, others have outies, but besides collecting lint, what's your belly button really good for? Now, your navel is changing a surgery more than half-a-million people undergo each year.

Preventing P.A.D.

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

When you think of a build-up of plaque in your body, you might think of your heart, but build-ups in other places can be dangerous too. Now, doctors are testing a new tech tool to help them remove the problem without removing limbs.

Back Surgery Breakthrough

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Millimeters matter in the operating room. If surgeons miss their mark the results can be devastating. Now, doctors have a pint-sized tool to help them hit their target during a popular procedure.

A Lab Like No Other: Medicine's Next Big Thing?

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

It's a lab like no other, and some day what's happening inside it could change or even save your life. Right now a big group of doctors and scientists are creating what could be medicine's next big thing or things.

Gadget Gobbles Brain Tumors

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Non-cancerous tumors can cause serious conditions including blindness. But they can't be removed because of where they are in the brain. Now, a new gadget is gobbling them up.

Catching Alzheimer's Early

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Right now five million people are living with Alzheimer's and that number is expected to triple by 2050. The Alzheimer's association recently awarded its largest research grant ever to the DIAN trial, a study they hope could change the future of the 15-million people destined to die from Alzheimer's.

Remote Control For New Breasts

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:59:00 EDT

Each year about 100,000 women with breast cancer will undergo a mastectomy. For those who elect reconstructive surgery, it can be a long, painful process. Now a remote control is changing that.

Scientists Using Sea Slugs To Study Human Memory

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:53:00 EDT

A sea slug is helping researchers understand how memories in are recorded and stored in the brain.

Kids' Sports Injuries: Concussion Consequence

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

This year, three and a half million kids playing football and other sports will be treated for a sports injury. Many will suffer their first or a repeat concussion. We'll tell you what parents need to know to keep their kids safe after brain injuries.

Testosterone Trouble: Men Getting Their Mojo Back

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

"Manopause" can wreak havoc on the male psyche and physique. We'll tell you how some men are fixing their testosterone troubles.

Tips For Talking To Kids About Underage Drinking

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

It's back to school time, and it could be the perfect time to talk to your kids about the dangers of underage drinking. We'll give you tips on how to deal with the touchy subject.

What You Should Know About Colonoscopies

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:46:00 EDT

One hundred and fifty thousand people will be told they have colon cancer this year and 50,000 will die from it, but most of them don't have to. What you don't know about colonoscopies could be deadly.

PANDAS: Strep Infection Causes Mental Illness?

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Some doctors believe a common infection in kids could lead to mental illness if left untreated. But there are signs to watch out for.

Motivation Innovation: Cyber-Exercising

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

The stats don't lie, U.S. citizens are slackers when it comes to physical fitness. The CDC reports only 20 percent of Americans over 18 meet aerobic and strength-training guidelines. But some new technology could help change that.

New Hip Replacement: MDM

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

More than three-quarters of a million people will have a hip replaced this year. But some may be a little gun shy after a large FDA recall of metal-on-metal devices, as they caused inflammation, tissue death, and heart and nervous system problems. Now, a new implant is replacing the metal with something safer.

What Do You Know About Melanoma?

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Skin cancers account for 80 percent of all new cancers diagnosed each year. That means 430,000 people will be told they have it in 2012. What you don't know about skin cancer could end up killing you.

Fixing Spinal Fractures Without Surgery

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

From car wrecks to osteoporosis to cancer, vertebrae can be caused by many things, but there wasn't much out there to help people. Doctors now have a way to fill their patients' pain relief needs.

Building Body Parts In The Lab

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Need a body part? Just have scientists make you one. It may sound too good to be true, but researchers are doing just that. The lab that's changing lives right now could change many more in the future.

Killing Breast Cancer Faster

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Once breast cancer is diagnosed, the first step is usually a lumpectomy to remove it, but weeks of radiation may be needed to kill cancer cells left behind. A precision treatment once reserved for other cancers is now changing that for breast cancer patients.

Swallowing A Swimming Pill

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

New research aims to give doctors a unique view inside the human body using a remote-controlled capsule which could find a problem and treat it.

Chronic Pain Eliminator

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

One hundred and sixteen million Americans live with it, and now some doctors believe they have an answer for their patients' chronic pain. Now there's a gadget that's getting results.

Cardiac Device For Kids

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

For kids waiting for heart transplants, each day is a gift; but as they wait, each day could also be their last. Now, a new version of a device that helped a powerful politician is giving kids more time.

Arthritic Ankle Replacement

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Lightning bolts striking your foot; pain so intense you feel you may never walk again; that's how people describe severe arthritis in their ankles. But now, new technology is helping arthritis sufferers.

Proton Therapy

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

The latest projections show that ten years from now, 18 million Americans could be living with cancer. But now there's a new machine that may help destroy tumors more efficiently than ever before.

Limb Illusion Helps Amputees

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Whether it's due to an accident, combat or disease, losing a limb affects your body and mind. In fact, many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing arm or leg. It's known as a phantom limb. Researchers are looking at how limb illusions could impact amputees.

Tongue Reconstruction Helps Soldier

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Every year about 30,000 people develop cancers of the mouth, and it most often affects the tongue. Now, doctors are using new surgical techniques that help turn another body part into a replacement tongue.

Fixing Bad Bones

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Painful steps, weak bones and shorter limbs. These are just a few of the problems patients with a certain bone disorder face every day. And until now there was nothing doctors could do to fix it. A new treatment is giving young patients hope for a better life.

Dental Debate: Is The Mercury In Your Mouth Dangerous?

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

More than 100-million Americans have silver-colored mercury fillings in their mouths. They've been used since the civil war, but how safe are they?

Saving Senior Hearts

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Thirty percent of all seniors said they have felt pain in their chest and dizziness, and could be suffering from aortic stenosis. The problem is if you're too old or too sick, there was little doctors could do. But now, there's a new way to save these patients.

Don't Get Burned: New Sunscreen Changes

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

The FDA has called for mandatory sunscreen changes to help people better understand what they're buying. The rules will go into effect in the next few months, but some companies have already made the switch.

Old Organs Give New Hope

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

More than 90,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a kidney donation. In some parts of the country, it can take up to 10 years, and many people in need die before an organ becomes available. Now, using organs from older donors could be a game-changer.

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Help Or Hype?

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

For years, gynecologists prescribed hormone replacement therapy to relieve hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause. But that all changed when a large clinical trial found the treatment actually posed more health risks than benefits. Now, more and more doctors are bringing the therapy back.

Cardiac Concerns: Saving Kids From Sudden Death

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of hundreds of children each year, and yet standard sports physicals miss 96 percent of those at risk. But there are warning signs that could help save kids' lives.

Killing Pain Without Pills: Natural Remedies

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. While many find relief in the form of a pill, there are natural alternatives to help end the aches.

Shedding Light On Newborn Heart Problems

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Congenital heart disease results in more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defect, but it's easily overlooked. Now, a simple test could spot the problem sooner and help newborns get life-saving treatment.

Brain Games Help Parkinson's Patients

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Each year, about 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Tremors and poor balance often plague these patients, but there's another, lesser-known problem that a new study aims to help.

Gender Bender: Male Contraception

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Seven billion walk the globe. What's more is that 50-percent of pregnancies are unplanned, making new contraception methods for couples all the more important. Now, there are several new contraception choices for men.

Gender Bender: Ladies Losing Their Locks

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

For one in every four women hair loss is a potentially devastating problem they'll have to face. But there are many reasons behind it, and ways to fight it.

Olympic Training Secrets: How To Run Like A Ferrari

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Olympic track and field stars have spent countless hours training for critical seconds. We take you inside the gym and inside the minds of track stars to get their training tips and hints.

Don't Skip A Beat: Women & Heart Failure

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Heart failure affects 2.5 million women in the United States, but many are unaware of the threat they face. While men and women can share many of the same symptoms, women have their own set of unique symptoms to watch out for.

Kids & Cavities: A Rising Trend

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Tooth decay has become so bad that many kids need surgery to have their numerous cavities filled, but there are ways you can stop it in your kids.

Menopause: It's Not All Bad

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

It happens to every woman; there's no escaping it. But while many women associate menopause with the end of the world, but it could also mean a new age of freedom.

The Aspirin Argument: What Women Need To Know

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Does an aspirin a day keep heart attacks and strokes away? It's a debate that's been going on for years. Today more and more focus is being put on how the centuries-old wonder drug helps and hurts women.

Mind Over Machine: Helping The Paralyzed Move

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Actions we take for granted everyday seem miraculous to someone who is paralyzed from the neck down. Researchers are now working on helping quadriplegics realize those goals by tapping into the power of their minds.

Reversing Paralysis: Jorge's 'Stroke' Of Luck

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Half the people who survive a stroke will have some degree of paralysis, but doctors believe a new device could help that number drop dramatically.

Remote Controlled Leg Lengthening

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

You use one to flip through channels or even start your car, but there's a remote control that's helping people lengthen their legs.

Too Much: Testing?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

High blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. We're taught to catch diseases early you need to get screened and get tested, but is it always the right thing to do? Could we be doing more harm than good?

Too Much: Regulation?

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Millions of Americans rely on the FDA to tell them which drugs and devices are safe enough for use, but some say the approval process is too strict and takes too long. Is too much regulation hurting our healthcare system?

Too Much: Living?

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:16:00 EDT

Medical technology has brought us breakthroughs and life-saving treatments, allowing millions to live longer, but at what point is it too much?

Attacking Glaucoma: The New Eye Implant

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:16:00 EDT

It can rob you of your sight before you even know there's a problem. In its most common form, glaucoma has virtually no symptoms and there's no cure, but a new trial is helping patients attack the condition non-stop.

New Surgery For Back Pain

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:16:00 EDT

Four out of five people will suffer back pain at some point in their lives. It can be debilitating and life altering. Now, a new procedure can ease the pain faster than ever before.

Saving A Skater's Vision

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

While the summer Olympics start this month, the athlete you're about to meet is already training for the 2018 winter games. But an eye disease threatens to keep him from competing.

Beating Diabetes Before It Happens

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Kidney failure, blindness, amputation, heart attack and stroke are some of the serious effects people with type-one diabetes could face. Now doctors are studying ways to cure the disease before it happens and even get rid of the disease in people who already have it.

Drug Addiction Vaccine?

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

From meth to cocaine to cigarettes, millions of people worldwide are addicts. Many will try to kick their habit but few will succeed. Now, a vaccine could be the cure.

High-Tech Road Map Helps Kill Liver Cancer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 08:43:00 EDT

Sixteen thousand new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed each year. Surgery can help remove the tumors but it's risky and can lead to serious complications. Now a new technology is giving doctors directions to help kill a killer.

Breathing New Life Into Lung Transplants

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

We breathe 17,000 times a day, but for more than 1,600 people waiting for a lung transplant, each breath is a struggle. Now, there's new hope for patients waiting to inhale easier.

New Relief For Sleep Apnea

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Half of all middle aged men suffer from it, but only twenty percent know they have it. If left untreated, sleep apnea can be deadly. Now a new surgery could help sufferers get the sleep they need.

Could Naked Mole Rats Be Key To Aging And Cancer?

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Getting old and getting cancer are two things a lot of people worry about and a lot of scientists are trying to fight. Now, some unique critters could be the key to preventing both.

Keeping Kids Alive Before Transplants

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:15:00 EDT

It's a deadly waiting game. As many as 20 percent of children standing by for a heart transplant die before they get one, but a device for adults is now helping kids.

Fighting Diabetic Amputation

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Worldwide, an amputation is performed every 30 seconds on a person with diabetes. Right now researchers are testing a new way to improve circulation and save limbs with a patient's own cells.