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HEALTH April 4, 2024

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.

HEALTHY LIVING March 24, 2024

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

Here are key stories in the health and wellness area that you might have missed over the past week. Catch up quickly on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, Elon Musk and ketamine, and much more.

VIDEO March 22, 2024

Pig kidney transplant is the ‘road to the future’: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss fears that the learning loss from the pandemic could be permanent and the successful pig kidney transplant.

HEALTH March 21, 2024

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.

HEALTH March 3, 2024

Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.

NBA March 1, 2024

Former NBA player Scot Pollard rings bell 13 days after undergoing heart transplant surgery

Nearly two weeks after undergoing heart transplant surgery, former NBA player Scot Pollard got to ring the bell as he continued on his recovery journey.

Transplants February 26, 2024

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.

NBA February 8, 2024

Ex-NBA veteran Scot Pollard hospitalized as he awaits necessary transplant: 'Staying here until I get a heart'

Former Sacramento Kings center Scot Pollard told The Associated Press that he was hospitalized this week and will remain there until he can get a necessary heart transplant.

Culture January 29, 2024

Heroic daughter saves mom's life twice by donating two organs in extreme medical rarity: 'Completely selfless'

The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore performed two life-saving transplants on a 71-year-old mom who was given the organs by her daughter.

Health December 13, 2023

Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study

Nearly 20% of healthy adults have at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate — which increases disease risk. Here's what to know about a new study out of Stanford University.

HEALTH December 9, 2023

Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’

A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him. Lucas Goeller's mother and doctor share his story.