Stroke Stopper
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @5:33pm CST
An old drug used in a new way protects the brain minutes after a stroke.
Smoking Genetics
Monday, November 17, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Why is quitting so hard for smokers who started as teens?
Lung Vaccine
Friday, November 14, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Learn more about the vaccine that's buying lung cancer patients more time.
Cancer Chemobrain
Thursday, November 13, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Find out how doctors are treating a lingering side effect of chemotherapy.
Designer Cancer Drugs
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Details on pills that could soon be a replacement for chemotherapy.
Brain Aneurysms
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Find out how a 3-D computer simulation helped doctors put one woman's life back on track.
Living Liver Transplant
Monday, November 10, 2008 @5:35pm CST
You can be an organ donor now-- not after you die.
Cord Blood
Friday, November 7, 2008 @5:35pm CST
The next therapy for diabetes could come from a baby's umbilical cord.
At Your Own Risk
Thursday, November 6, 2008 @5:35pm CST
What you need to know before you sign up for clinical trials.
Animal Testing
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Is animal testing our past or our future?
Dying for Access
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Thousands are demanding access to drugs that may not be safe.
Veterans at Risk
Monday, November 3, 2008 @5:35pm CST
See why one man traveled almost one thousand miles in his wheelchair to get answers about a fatal disease.
Mystery Bones
Friday, October 31, 2008 @5:35pm CST
It's a puzzle within the human body that's stumping doctors.
Amputees Step in Style
Thursday, October 30, 2008 @5:35pm CST
How amputees are adding a little style into their step.
Spot Sports Injuries
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @5:35pm CST
More points and less pain for your little athletes.
Paging Sick Kids
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A few beeps and buzzes are now helping chronically ill kids.
Food Safe?
Monday, October 27, 2008 @5:50pm CST
New research that could make your favorite veggies safer.
Athletic at any age
Friday, October 24, 2008 @5:35pm CST
We'll introduce you to some athletes who believe age really doesn't matter.
War Vets Go Blind
Thursday, October 23, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Soldiers come back from Iraq feeling fine, then years later go blind.
Healing Horses
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @5:37pm CST
Physical therapy-- horseback style.
Preemies Fight
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A new routine in the nursery is giving tiny patients a chance.
Beating Brain Cancer
Monday, October 20, 2008 @8:10pm CST
Find out how a common virus is helping one woman beat brain cancer.
Bone Density for Breast
Friday, October 17, 2008 @5:35pm CST
It's a routine test, but doctors say it could tell you if you're at risk for developing breast cancer.
Plague Vaccine
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A vaccine to protect you from one of the most dangerous bioterrorism threats.
Bounce Back Bypass
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @5:35pm CST
Find out how to have a life-saving operation that only leaves a band-aid size scar.
MRI Safe Pacemaker
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A new pacemaker is giving patients peace of mind.
Spotting Eye Disease
Monday, October 13, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A new test is shining light on macular degeneration before it takes over.
Non- Surgical Weight Loss
Friday, October 10, 2008 @5:35pm CST
It's a procedure that shrinks your stomach without a single incision.
Robotic Surgery
Thursday, October 9, 2008 @5:33pm CST
Robotic arms are helping the smallest patients get home from the hospital faster.
Baby Aaron's Brain
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @5:35pm CST
What happens if a baby's skull bones fuse too early?
High-Tech Help
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @8:11pm CST
High-tech help is keeping players on the field and off the bench.
Heart Beats On
Monday, October 6, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A non-invasive device that can take the place of a person's heart, while doctors repair the damage.
Invisible Hearing Aids
Friday, October 3, 2008 @5:35pm CST
We'll show you the next generation of hearing aids and it's almost invisible.
Dealing with Stress
Thursday, October 2, 2008 @5:41pm CST
Experts working in the behavioral sciences say the country's tight financial times are having an effect on our psyches.
Reversing Alzheimers
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A new drug could provide a brighter future for Alzheimer's patients.
Healing Scars
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @6:41pm CST
A new procedure is healing scars from the inside out.
Arthritis and Diabetes
Monday, September 29, 2008 @5:34pm CST
Doctors have rediscovered a drug that can help the more than 15 million Americans with type II diabetes.
Removing Brain Tumors
Friday, September 26, 2008 @5:28pm CST
People with brain tumors often go into surgery not knowing if their doctor will be able remove the entire mass the first time. Now, a new technology is giving surgeons a better view of the brain and it's improving the final outcome.
Surgery for Migraine
Thursday, September 25, 2008 @5:26pm CST
28 million Americans suffer from migraines and most of them are told medication is the only treatment. But some doctors are performing a new kind of surgery that could heal the headaches for good.
Hysterectomy Belly
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @9:22pm CST
It's a surgery one-third of all women will get before they turn 60. Now, using a camera and a few small incisions, doctors can perform hysterectomies that are helping women get back to their daily routines in half the time.
Heart Repair
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @9:16pm CST
3 million Americans have aortic stenosis, a heart condition that can be deadly. Now, doctors are testing a new procedure that repairs the heart without surgery, and it may provide hope for patients who have run out of options.
DNA Test for Hair Loss
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @5:36pm CST
For many men, it's considered part of normal aging, but for the 25% of women who suffer from female pattern baldness, losing hair can be like losing their identity. Now, a new test may help women take action before their hair thins.
Giant Steps
Friday, September 19, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A new device is giving patients a second chance to walk again.
Hunter's New Ear
Thursday, September 18, 2008 @5:35pm CST
A little boy gets a new ear from inside his own body.
Hip Replacement Table
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @9:35pm CST
A new table is helping surgeons replace hips.
Cancer Killer
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @5:35pm CST
It's a machine that can kill prostate cancer fast and with precise accuracy.
No More Needles
Monday, September 15, 2008 @5:35pm CST
There may soon be a way you can get the benefits of a vaccine, without the needle hassle.
Greatest Workout
Friday, September 12, 2008 @5:36pm CST
The newest wave in workouts is like a trip to the circus.
Mental Health Voice
Thursday, September 11, 2008 @5:32pm CST
A new document is giving mental health patients a voice.
Cameras for Addicts
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @5:30pm CST
Old-fashioned cameras are helping former addicts cope.
