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January 22, 2023

After Bills' Damar Hamlin heart scare, more interest in screenings by students' parents, coaches

The nation rallied around Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin after he collapsed during a game. The incident has put renewed attention on heart health and keeping student athletes safe.

January 8, 2023

Damar Hamlin’s CPR after cardiac arrest: How to perform CPR and potentially save a life

Health experts share the importance of knowing what to do in the event of cardiac arrest as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to recover at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

December 15, 2022

Wisconsin man denied insurance coverage for life-saving device after heart attack: 'Not medically necessary'

Wisconsin man Dan Saccomando was prescribed a wearable defibrillator after a heart attack, but his insurance provider denied coverage.

December 12, 2022

FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks before eye procedure

The FDA released draft guidance on LASIK surgery, noting that patients considering the eye surgery should get a "decision checklist" describing the procedure, plus a list of potential side effects.

December 6, 2022

Kirstie Alley’s ‘recently discovered’ colon cancer battle: What to know about the disease

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away this week at age 71 after a recent battle with colon cancer, her family said. Here's what people need to know about colon cancer and preventing or detecting it.

December 4, 2022

Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans

Formerly, hearing aids required a prescription and came with a high price tag — now, Americans over age 18 who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter in drugstores.

October 16, 2022

Concussion controversy: Traumatic brain injury gets more attention after NFL player incident

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a head injury on Sept. 29, 2022, in an NFL game — the second blow to his head in four days. Here's what to know about concussion.

October 15, 2022

Oprah gets her knees replaced — and learns to appreciate the human body

Entrepreneur and entertainer Oprah Winfrey revealed that she had her knees replaced last year — and shared an "appreciation" for the human body. Here's what to know about knee replacement surgery.

September 29, 2022

Katie Couric's breast cancer: What other women can learn from her diagnosis

TV journalist Katie Couric opened shared her breast cancer diagnosis this week — and stressed the importance of regular mammograms, and even, for some women, breast ultrasounds.

September 15, 2022

Army veteran regains ability to walk with robotic exoskeleton after paralysis: ‘Beyond words’

Arizona Army veteran Richard Neider joined 'Fox & Friends' to share how he was given the ability to walk with new robotic technology after being paralyzed while on active duty in Iraq in 2005.