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Murdoch Children’s Research Institute gene therapy aims to reverse genetic heart disease

August 25, 2026

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute gene therapy aims to reverse genetic heart disease

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher Dr. James McNamara joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss a breakthrough gene therapy that could potentially reverse genetic heart disease.

Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk

August 25, 2026

Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk

Microglia decline after age 50 as inflammatory blood-derived immune cells infiltrate the hippocampus, potentially driving neuroinflammation and dementia.

Arizona grandpa to undergo amputation after collapsing on scorching sidewalk

August 25, 2026

Arizona grandpa to undergo amputation after collapsing on scorching sidewalk

A 72-year-old man collapsed on a 120-degree sidewalk in Arizona and suffered severe burns that will require above-knee amputation of his leg.

Anti-aging supplements taken by millions may undermine cancer treatment, study warns

August 24, 2026

Anti-aging supplements taken by millions may undermine cancer treatment, study warns

Popular NAD+-boosting supplements like NMN and nicotinamide riboside may shield pancreatic cancer cells from chemotherapy, a new study warns.

Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim

August 23, 2026

Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim

Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a lake.

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

August 23, 2026

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

Tadalafil users were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma, a study found, raising new questions about long-term Cialis use and eye pressure risks.

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

August 22, 2026

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

Potassium phosphate was injected instead of an anesthetic into four patients' spines during joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

August 20, 2026

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

Merck and Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine hit its Phase 3 trial endpoint, showing improved recurrence-free survival in melanoma patients after surgery.

Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes

August 20, 2026

Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes

A breast surgical oncologist shares five everyday strategies to reduce cancer risk, including how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could play a role.

Robot performs 26 cataract surgeries with surgeon control

August 19, 2026

Robot performs 26 cataract surgeries with surgeon control

ForSight Robotics says its JASPER platform completed 26 fully robotic-assisted cataract surgeries without ever converting to manual operation.