Health - Page 299

June 7

Boat explodes on the river and a peaceful vacation walk turns into a desperate rescue

The quick thinking of a couple who were on vacation in the U.K. helped save six lives after a boat exploded on the River Thames. Police officials said it was "a miracle there were no fatalities."

June 7

Medical professionals say schools have gotten too political, citing ‘unscientific modes of thinking'

Two medical professors are concerned about healthcare education and offer guidelines for responsible advocacy while leveraging their "professional standing to effect change."

June 7

Building your adventure: CIA veteran shares an inspiring story about courage with graduates

Gib Smith's journey from battling leukemia to inspiring future Olympians and high school graduates exemplifies courage, resilience and the spirit of adventure.

June 7

New mobile robot helps seniors walk safely and prevent falls

E-BAR, MIT's mobile robot, provides physical support for seniors with handlebars that follow from behind, helping prevent falls while maintaining dignity for aging adults.

June 7

Utah killer with dementia is competent enough for death sentence to be carried out, judge rules

A convicted killer in Utah who developed dementia during his time on death row is competent enough to be executed, a state judge ruled on Friday.

June 7

Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration

Psychedelics research gains support from the Trump administration for treating PTSD and mental health conditions, with Veterans Affairs exploring treatments that show promise in clinical trials.

June 7

'Right down the line': Medicaid reform in 'big, beautiful bill' divides lawmakers by party

Medicaid changes in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" have been met with a partisan division. The GOP defends the plan as needed reform, while Democrats blast it as a cut to social services.

June 6

FDA commissioner stresses the need to ‘innovate’ with baby formula production

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary discusses baby formula nutrition and broader efforts to ‘make America healthy again’ on ‘The Story.’

June 6

Help dad prioritize recovery this Father's Day with these wellness gadgets

These tech gadgets are ideal for helping Dad prioritize his recovery and wellness.

June 6

Defibrillator installed on Everest winds up saving climber's life just weeks later

David Sullivan's defibrillator on Mount Everest wound up saving a life, highlighting the importance of CPR training and access to life-saving devices in remote areas.