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

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."

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

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.

Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives

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.

Chinese spy tech is endangering US hospitals. Texas is trying to shut that down

March 16, 2026

Chinese spy tech is endangering US hospitals. Texas is trying to shut that down

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads fight against Chinese medical devices after Food and Drug Administration warns of backdoors in hospital equipment.

Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company

March 14, 2026

Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company

Iran-linked hackers allegedly targeted the Stryker medical company, wiping devices through Microsoft systems. Learn how this cyberattack affects you.

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

March 9, 2026

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Gov. Abbott warns of Chinese spying through medical devices, directing health agencies to address cybersecurity risks after federal alerts.

Smart pills that could replace gut procedures

March 7, 2026

Smart pills that could replace gut procedures

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug release systems.

ChatGPT could miss your serious medical emergency, new study suggests

March 2, 2026

ChatGPT could miss your serious medical emergency, new study suggests

ChatGPT Health study exposes dangerous gaps in AI medical advice, with experts calling for stronger oversight of healthcare chatbots used by millions of people.

Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men's cancer: 'I didn't know'

February 20, 2026

Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men's cancer: 'I didn't know'

A dad ignored his frequent nightly bathroom trips — until a routine PSA test led to a shocking prostate cancer diagnosis and life-saving treatment.

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

February 5, 2026

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

Missouri patient survives double-lung transplant after innovative 48-hour bridge therapy removes infected lungs, offering new hope for similar cases.