Medical Mysteries + Marvels

HEALTH April 4

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

HEALTH March 21

Massachusetts man receives successful pig kidney transplant: ‘Uncharted territory’

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a human patient, the hospital announced on Thursday. Here are details of the surgery.

HEART HEALTH March 13

New Jersey twins receive matching heart surgeries after Marfan syndrome diagnosis: 'A better life'

Identical twin brothers Pablo and Julio Delcid, 21, had matching heart surgery on the same day following their diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. The brothers and their surgeon shared details.

HEALTH March 6

Minnesota woman survives after 25 minutes without pulse, warns others about sudden cardiac arrest

A Minnesota woman who went 25 minutes without a pulse is sharing her survival story to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. A cardiologist weighed in with insights and advice.

Transplants February 26

Four Texas residents forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities: 'Superbly timed'

Two hard-to-match transplant patients 250 miles apart started 2024 with new hope for long, healthy lives, thanks to collaboration between two Texas hospitals.

HEALTH January 16

Florida brain tumor patient plays guitar during his surgery: ‘This is wild’

A Florida man played the guitar while doctors at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine removed his brain tumor. The patient and surgeon share the remarkable story.

HEALTH December 26

‘Miracle twins’ are born to Alabama woman with double uterus: ‘True medical surprise’

After making headlines for her “one in 50 million" pregnancy, Kelsey Hatcher, 32, gave birth to twin daughters. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital shared details of the delivery.

HEALTH December 9

Alabama woman with rare double uterus prepares to give birth to her ‘miracle’ twins

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, is just days away from giving birth to her twins, who will be delivered from two different uteruses. The Alabama mother shared an update on her rare pregnancy with Fox News Digital.

Health November 24

Colorado cardiac nurse, after three heart attacks, offers survival tips: ‘Listen to your gut’

After surviving three heart attacks, Colorado nurse Jennifer Harlan met with the EMS crew who saved her life. She shared her experience and heart health tips with Fox News Digital.

HEALTH November 20

Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, has the rare condition of a double uterus. Now, the Alabama mother is pregnant with twins — one in each uterus. She shared her remarkable experience with Fox News Digital.