John Nicholas, 28, was awake during his kidney transplant procedure, performed on May 24 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. See the details and photos, plus Dr. Marc Siegel's input.
Most of the 38 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep glucose at safe levels — but a new study suggests that inhalers could be just as effective.
As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.
A new blood test could reveal Parkinson’s diagnoses up to seven years before symptoms emerge, researchers say. Experts discuss what the test means for the future of neurogenerative diseases.
After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.
Mayo Clinic has announced a new, non-invasive blood test that detects a protein in the brain that signals Alzheimer’s. Doctors discuss how it offers a convenient, less invasive diagnostic alternative.
Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients.
American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to Fox News Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.
Richard Monti, a real estate developer on Long Island, recently faced certain amputation after a life-threatening infection — until a determined doctor saved his leg with a complex surgery.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that COVID vaccine manufacturers update their formulas for fall doses, in an attempt to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant.
Conducting experiments in microgravity at the International Space Station has allowed scientists to make medical breakthroughs with the potential to help countless people on Earth.
A new report from the American Heart Association predicts that at least six in 10 U.S. adults could experience cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years. Learn more about the risk factors.
A new “dual mutant" strain of H1N1 influenza could pose a threat in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Marc Siegel offered input on the potential risks.
Alex Galvagni, CEO of Age of Learning, began his career in artificial intelligence with NASA in the 1990s. He told Fox News Digital that recent advances in AI are set to improve childhood education.
A dog received life-saving surgery after his limbs stopped working from an abnormality. Vets used 3D-printed screws on his spine to give him a second chance at "being a puppy again."
A cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses, including E. coli, have been reported in children who were at a popular lake in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend.
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, was endorsed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Monday. Industry experts and doctors shared reactions.
Mental health diagnoses in children have skyrocketed since the pandemic — led by gender dysphoria and eating disorders, according to a new report. Experts reveal the likely causes.
Moderna, which is developing a combination COVID-flu vaccine, announced on Monday that in phase 3 clinical trials, mRNA-1083 achieved a better immune response than other vaccines.
Some Olympic athletes are using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to try to optimize their athletic performance. The market for CGMs is expected to grow significantly.
As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.
Eating more pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts could help improve memory among Alzheimer’s patients, a new study has found. Nutritionists react to the findings.
Madison Artale was diagnosed with cataracts at just 1.5 months old, and was in danger of losing her sight, until an advanced surgery saved her vision. The baby's family and doctor share the story.
Fox News medical contributor shares how she got started in medicine, the traits most essential for health care leadership — and what she wished she knew when she was younger.
Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
When Michael Bommer found out he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he and the CEO of the AI-powered legacy platform Eternos created an interactive AI version of himself.
Dr. Anuja Bandyopadhyay, chair of the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee at Riley Children’s Hospital at Indiana University, discussed the potential of AI in sleep medicine.
Charlotte, a California round ray living in an aquarium in North Carolina, is not pregnant, as initially believed. Instead, she has a "rare reproductive disease."
After having a stroke at 39, mom Jenna Gibson of Michigan is aiming to boost awareness about the risk young women face. She and a neurologist share what to look for and how to take life-saving action.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has shown to be effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study.