Medical Research - Page 79

October 1, 2024

Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals

Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

October 1, 2024

Surgeons use PlayStation controller for long-distance endoscopy

Surgeons performed endoscopy on a pig 5,780 miles away using a video game controller. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has the details on this groundbreaking experiment.

September 30, 2024

COVID lockdowns led to spike in kids’ vision problems, 1 in 3 now nearsighted, study finds

Up to 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Experts share potential reasons and how to curb the spike.

September 28, 2024

We need to get politics out of medical schools: Rep. Greg Murphy

Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., discusses his ongoing push to remove DEI policies from medical schools during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

September 28, 2024

Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’

More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.

September 25, 2024

New York resident dies from mosquito-borne disease as experts warn of widening risk

New York has reported the state’s first death from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a disease that spreads through bites from mosquitoes. An expert discusses the risks and means of prevention.

September 24, 2024

What is ‘rhabdo,’ the life-threatening muscle injury that affected 12 college lacrosse players?

After a college lacrosse team reported the same severe muscle injury across multiple players, experts are speaking about the condition, which can cause life-threatening kidney damage.

September 22, 2024

Prostate cancer signs, symptoms and lifestyle changes that could reduce your risk

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in men, and affects the prostate gland. Oftentimes, symptoms are benign and the disease doesn't require immediate treatment during early stages.

September 20, 2024

AI shouldn't decide who dies. It's neither human nor humane

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of medicine. But there have to be limits. AI is vulnerable to incompetence and malice and isn't humane enough for end-of-life decisions.

September 20, 2024

During pregnancy, a woman's brain experiences 'profound changes,' new study finds

A new study mapped how the brain responds to rapid hormonal changes during pregnancy, which could explain a wide range of experiences that pregnant women have, according to experts.