Medical Tech

Tech 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.

Travel 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.

Health June 3

FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk

AI-driven Clairity Breast platform, now FDA-approved, predicts five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, enhancing early detection and prevention.

Tech May 31

Brain implant enables ALS patient to communicate using AI

Brad G. Smith, an ALS patient, regains communication abilities with a Neuralink implant, illustrating the potential of brain-computer interfaces in aiding speech impairments.

Health May 25

Prostate cancer screening after 70: Experts question guidance after Biden's diagnosis

Prostate cancer screening guidelines vary, especially for men over age 70. Experts discuss and debate current guidance following Joe Biden's aggressive diagnosis.

Health May 18

AI breakthrough allows doctors to 'see' dangerous blood clots forming

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technology that can non-invasively monitor platelet activity in real time, detecting potentially deadly blood clots.

Health May 12

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

Mass General Brigham has introduced an AI tool called FaceAge that estimates biological age and predicts survival odds. A physician and AI specialist weighs in on its promise and potential pitfalls.

Health May 10

Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.

Health May 9

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman's rare chordoma cancer.

Tech April 29

World’s first continuous beating heart transplant

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.

Health April 29

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.

Health April 24

Woman says ChatGPT saved her life by helping detect cancer, which doctors missed

Lauren Bannon, a North Carolina mother, says ChatGPT saved her life by flagging her medical condition after doctors missed it. She shares how the AI chatbot led to her cancer diagnosis.

Health April 23

Blood test could predict skin cancer recurrence, study shows

A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with positive tests experience a return of cancer.

Health April 13

Artificial intelligence transforms patient care and reduces burnout, physician says

Across the country, thousands of physicians are using a new form of medical AI called ambient listening. A doctor speaks about the potential benefits for patients and staff.

Health March 28

Are full-body scans worth the money? Doctors share what you should know

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

Health March 22

Prostate cancer risk increases by 45% among men who share one troubling behavior

A new study has revealed that men who don't heed recommendations for prostate cancer screenings are at a significantly higher risk of dying from the disease.

Opinion February 22

I'm dying of a fatal disease. Bureaucrats shouldn’t decide how doctors can try to save me

At 23, I'm fighting a fatal disease that took the life of my brother. I work in biotech and know there are medical advances that might help. Government needs to let us try.

Health February 7

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal muscle atrophy, even restoring the capability to walk.

Health February 2

Woman suffers pain for 20 years until her mystery ailment is finally diagnosed

A woman described her battle with pain for the better part of 20 years — until an MRI scan finally revealed what was causing her so much discomfort. Here's what she learned about endometriosis.

Police and Law Enforcement January 31

Michigan boy, 5, killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion, officials say

A 5-year-old boy is dead after a hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded at a medical facility Friday in Troy, Michigan, police and fire officials said.

Health January 6

AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study

In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human experts. Doctors and AI experts weigh in.

Health December 31

22 health care predictions for 2025 from medical researchers

Researchers from Mass General Brigham, a health care system in Boston, Massachusetts, shared with Fox News Digital some of the scientific developments and breakthroughs they expect to see in 2025.

Health December 25

Pregnant woman and baby saved after doctors find grapefruit-sized tumor: 'Extremely rare'

A Chicago woman was just weeks away from giving birth when a nagging cough led to a shocking medical discovery. MaKenna Lauterbach shared her harrowing story with Fox News Digital.

Health December 5

New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: 'I feel my legs'

In a Switzerland study, two people with spinal cord injuries received deep brain stimulation therapy and were able to walk without assistance and even climb stairs.

Medical Research November 30

Medical devices could become safer with this new breakthrough, experts say

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a "groundbreaking coating" that could make blood-contacting devices safer. Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu discusses the benefits.

Breast Cancer November 22

AI detects woman’s breast cancer after routine screening missed it: 'Deeply grateful'

A U.K. woman had her breast cancer detected through AI after a routine mammogram came back as normal. Experts Drs. Nicole Saphier and Harvey Castro discuss the power of AI in cancer care.

Health November 1

Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find

A study from the University of Kansas found that parents seeking information on their children’s health trust AI more than professionals. AI expert Harvey Castro discusses the benefits and risks.

Health October 29

Elon Musk wants people to submit their medical scans to Grok, his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is urging people to submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs or other medical images to Grok, his AI chatbot, for analysis. While experts say the tool has promise, they recommend using caution.

HEALTH October 4

Man paralyzed in diving mishap has medical miracle a year after AI-powered brain implant

A man who was left paralyzed after a diving accident is starting to regain movement a year after receiving an artificial intelligence-powered implant in his brain.

TECH October 1

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.