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"Do not be hard-headed if you have any sign of it being a stroke." This man, who is still recovering, said every second mattered during his stroke in 2023.
Scoliosis starts to emerge when kids are 10 to 14 years old. It typically happens right around the big teenage growth spurt.
Reporter Lauren Taylor goes in-depth with a veteran who says he lived through the intense pain of war until ketamine treatments saved his life.
Whether you want to smooth wrinkles, brighten your skin, or protect your face from the sun, the number of steps in some skin care regimens can be daunting.
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines superfoods as foods such as salmon, broccoli and blueberries, rich in compounds such as antioxidants, fiber and fatty acids.
These drugs have been hailed as not only life-changing but also life-saving. However, insurance does not cover the drugs for many.
In this Medical Myth Buster, our investigators examine the roles evolution and exercise have in your efforts to lose weight.
Vaccinations and regular checkups are vital, but so is what happens at home in everyday life. Reporter Viv Williams explains in this Medical Myth Buster.
Doctors behind this research say an affordable, life-saving solution already exists to fully prepare ERs for the needs of pediatric patients.
A South Carolina woman said her birth experience was better than expected, but she almost gave up on breastfeeding until she found the right help.
Many people are waiting several months or even a year to get an appointment or to be scheduled for surgery.
The Watchman device is providing protection from blood clots and strokes for those patients at risk because of their AFib.
Is your well-being simply written into your genes? Our investigators take an in-depth look at the science of what factors into your health.
Thousands of patients are forced to ration or go without prescriptions they need due to a limited supply. Our investigators go in-depth as to why this happens.
A lesser-known treatment for depression called TMS is yielding positive results for this Oregon woman.
Is it possible to become more athletic without ever stepping into an arena or lifting a dumbbell? This healthcare provider believes so.
Sisters Ivy and Lexie Hunt were in their early 20s when they underwent genetic testing because of a family history of breast cancer.
When taken with prescribed heart medications, the Barostim device has a 94% success rate with heart failure patients.
The popular form of media led to an unlikely connection between a cancer patient and a life-saving procedure.
Our investigators take an in-depth look at how a roadside miracle birth highlights a need for reliable maternity care across the country
When a newborn is added to the transplant list, it can take sometimes six months to find a match. Owen Monroe could not wait that long before he needed help.
A Georgia allergist says he has hundreds of patients with a potentially life-threatening tick-borne illness, and he’s not talking about Lyme disease.
Meet the first woman to receive a tricuspid clip in the state of Oregon.
An Arizona woman got the surprise of a lifetime when she found out she was not only pregnant but also 39 weeks along.
From birthday cakes to blessing boxes, these survivors fight each day to inspire hope in others.
‘Hope I never get it again’: man awaiting transplant shares survival story after contracting E. coli
“You can’t sit up. You can’t walk. It took me out for sure. I thought I was going to die. It was crazy.”
Doctors told this woman she would be partially blind for the rest of her life. Now, she is regaining her vision due to a groundbreaking surgery.
Reports show that autism diagnoses are more common now than they were 25 years ago.
Millions of Americans are not getting enough sleep, and it can seriously affect their health, leading to artery, kidney, and heart disease.
More and more young people are struggling with their mental health, especially boys and young men who may not open up about their struggles as easily as girls.
Playing youth sports can not only be a core memory of childhood but participation involving teamwork can also be some of the first lessons that stick in life.
For people with vertigo, just moving their head can make the room spin.
While some hospitals continue to struggle with nursing shortages, a new trend is emerging with more RNs making the change to Aesthetic Nursing
You can be sitting in a chair, lying on the ground, or using a mobility aid. Adaptive Yoga can encourage all to keep moving.
Cancer is a top killer in the United States, and Black women face the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial or ethnic group.
Research published by the CDC found more than 50 million adults experience chronic pain and another 17 million have high-impact chronic pain.
Reducing carbohydrates lowers your blood sugar, lowers your insulin levels and may make it easier for some to drop unwanted pounds.
If approved, these devices will be available in drug stores. Then parents can administer them with their cell phones and doctors can see the results live.
A group of EMT students in Missouri are earning praise after jumping into action to help their teacher, who suffered a seizure during class.
Acupuncture therapy is being used on women trying to conceive or successfully carry a baby after miscarriage.
Reporter Kari Beal has insight into a treatment option that claims to zap cancer cells without leaving a permanent mark.
The results of that test proved she was amid severe preeclampsia and at risk of losing her life and the life of her baby.
Hormone replacement therapy is a term that's been around for a long time, but healthcare providers don't call it that anymore.
This nurse happened to be at the right place at the right time to help a man who was suffering a medical emergency.
Maybe you've heard that certain foods like grapefruit or celery, hot peppers or vinegar can burn fat. Well, as much as we'd love that to be true, it isn't.
About one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but what if a vaccine existed that could treat or even prevent it?
On the day Beth Lehman was planning her own funeral, she got the best news of her life...a liver match had been found.
The healthcare system in rural America has been pushed to the brink with medical workers putting in long hours and patients forced to travel more miles for care
With constant information and entertainment at your fingertips, connection can happen virtually with anyone, at any time - but at what cost?
Our investigators examine the stigma that some say has led to a culture of silence among pilots and the efforts to get mental health help for aviators.