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October 13, 2024

Boy facing blindness gets life-changing eye surgery: ‘Such a blessing’

A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity. His doctors and mother speak about the experience.

October 4, 2024

Man paralyzed in diving mishap has medical miracle a year after AI-powered brain implant

A man who was left paralyzed after a diving accident is starting to regain movement a year after receiving an artificial intelligence-powered implant in his brain.

October 2, 2024

Dolphins linebacker pens heartfelt message after suffering season-ending injury for second year in a row

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips announced on Instagram he will undergo surgery on his knee that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.

September 19, 2024

Chiefs' Andy Reid offers bleak update on Isiah Pacheco's return after surgery

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco could take much longer than expected to recover after he broke a fibula in the final minutes of Sunday's win over the Bengals.

September 12, 2024

'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jennie Garth, 52, reveals two secret hip replacements: 'Felt so bad about myself'

"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Jennie Garth is opening up about having two hip replacement surgeries in four years and why she had kept them a secret.

September 9, 2024

'Six-pack surgery' gaining popularity among men, say plastic surgeons

More men are seeking “six-pack abs" with the help of a surgical procedure called high-definition liposuction, according to plastic surgeons. Experts share how it works and potential risks.

September 4, 2024

Sepsis a top killer behind heart disease, cancer in US: What to know, how to avoid the condition

As Sepsis Awareness Month kicks off, medical experts share the symptoms, risks and prevention tips for the condition, which can occur as a complication of an infection.

September 3, 2024

New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections

A new medical technology that uses fluorescent light has shown to be effective in eliminating missed bacteria, according to new research led by University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC).

August 30, 2024

North Carolina QB Max Johnson exits game after brutal injury, out for the season

North Carolina QB Max Johnson was carted off the field in the second half of the Tar Heels' season opener with an apparent right leg injury. ESPN reported he has undergone surgery.

August 28, 2024

Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility

An injured seven-pound bald eagle is being treated at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, after it was shot. It is also suffering from lead poisoning.