New 'Smart Toilet Seat' Could Save Thousands and Monitor Vital Signs From Comfort of Home
Rather than having hospital readmissions cost patients and healthcare systems thousands of dollars, this new life-saving loo could be the solution.
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FDA Approves First Ever Drug Treatment for Postpartum Depression
The treatment, which received "breakthrough" FDA status during its early trials, was shown to relieve depressive symptoms in a matter of hours.
Longtime Firefighter Saved By the Very Device He Lobbied for Months Earlier
Even though he has spent decades saving other people's lives, this firefighter's recent workplace decision ended up saving his own life months later.
Routine Eye Test Can Detect Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's in Seconds, According to New Research
This quick eye test could offer early diagnosis and lead to treatments that are far more effective than current therapy methods.
Clinical Research Begins On Cannabis Inhalers Offering Immediate Pain Relief to Cancer Patients in Israel Who Can't Smoke
Research may soon support a new level of immediate pain relief to cancer patients and people suffering from chronic pain in Israel.
In 'World First' Blind People Have Their Vision Restored Thanks to Stem Cells From Deceased Organ Donors
According to this exciting new research, the eyesight for eight blind patients was repaired thanks to deceased organ donors and their stem cells.
5-Year-old Girl is Now Cancer-Free Thanks to a Routine Dental Checkup 18 Months Ago
If Hunter Rose had not gotten the early treatment that she needed for her stage four neuroblastoma, she may not have survived the aggressive cancer.
Bedside Bioprinter May Soon Use Burn Patients' Cells to Print Out New Skin Directly on Wounds
This mobile bioprinter could soon be used to print out a patient's own skin tissue in order to heal wounds and burns.
Ambulance Volunteers Have Granted Thousands of Senior Patients' Dying Wishes for Free
There are over 270 volunteer medical workers who facilitate the final wishes of hundreds of senior patients around the world every year.
Boy is Cured of Aggressive Cancer Thanks to Stem Cell Treatment Using Donated Umbilical Cord
This youngster had cancer in 70% of his body when doctors finally resorted to a stem cell treatment that used a donated umbilical cord from Texas.
UPS Driver Hailed a Hero for Following His Gut and He Hopes Other Drivers Will Do the Same
If Tom Holland had not been listening to his instincts, he may not have been able to rescue one of his customers during their time of need.
Diabetes Patients May Soon Be Able to Say Goodbye to Needles, Thanks to These Capsules From MIT
Insulin shots may soon be a thing of the past now that MIT researchers have developed an oral capsule to deliver insulin.
Camera Shows Dogs Sprinting for Help After Owner Collapses From a Stroke
This security footage of Maureen Hatcher's dogs running to her rescue only further illustrates how dogs truly are man's best friend.
'Eye-opening' Dementia Breakthrough Announced Today by USC Researchers
A new USC study suggesting dementia is caused by leaky blood vessels in the brain could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
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