Medical Tech - Page 2

July 2, 2026

5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years

From joint replacement and Deep TMS for depression to targeted therapy for cancer, experts highlight top U.S. medical breakthroughs over 250 years.

June 28, 2026

Could 'humanmaxxing' actually help you live longer? Here's what experts say

Humanmaxxing is the latest wellness trend focused on maximizing human potential through biohacking, longevity science and advanced medical treatments.

June 28, 2026

Midjourney’s wild body scanner scans you in water

Midjourney announces a full-body ultrasound scanner that creates body composition maps in 60 seconds using water-based technology at a planned spa.

June 19, 2026

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

China approves NEO brain chip for commercial medical use in paralysis patients, raising questions about neural data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

June 1, 2026

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

May 14, 2026

New cancer tech sends chemo straight to tumors

A targeted drug-delivery system called TAMP aims to send chemotherapy near pancreatic tumors instead of through the entire body in a Phase III trial.

April 15, 2026

Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success

Rory McIlroy tracked his heart rate during his Masters victory using a wearable device, sparking debate over whether health trackers help or harm users.

March 31, 2026

Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."

March 25, 2026

JD Vance's anti-fraud task force 'ramps up' identifying fraud across US after suspending 70 providers in LA

VP JD Vance's anti-fraud task force is expanding nationally, using AI to detect Medicaid fraud after suspending 70 LA providers flagged as high risk.

March 21, 2026

Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives

Meet Mama Anne, a lifelike childbirth simulator that blinks, breathes and talks, helping midwifery students practice real labor scenarios safely.