Ten out of every 1,000 babies born will be diagnosed with one― in fact, 17 percent of couples are at a high risk of transmitting a genetic disorder to their child. A team of doctors saved one young child, curing him of his near-fatal disease.
Most are prescribed anti-depressants, but what if those don’t work? The gold standard is electroconvulsive therapy, but researchers seeking alternatives just tested IV Ketamine with great results.
More than 50% of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy – that means that this year, more than 650,000 people in the U.S. will receive radiation to try and wipe out their disease.
ccording to the author of “Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African American Holiday Tradition,” Keith Mayes, only about two million out of the 40 million people in the US who identify as black celebrate the holiday.
It’s that time of the year when sickness starts to spread quickly, but this is the first winter that vaccines are available for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu!
When you add it all up, that’s a whopping $184 billion spent in December on holiday gift-giving, but what if you could save a few hundred dollars this month?
Each year, 40 million Americans undergo an MRI scan, or magnetic resonance imaging. It’s the best way for physicians to glimpse inside the body without surgery.
That’s the case for more than 21,000 people diagnosed each year with esophageal cancer. Now, innovative robotic technology is helping these people eat pain-free once again.
It takes an average of 10 to 12 years and billions of dollars for a new drug to become FDA-approved, but what if that time and money could be much less? See how doctors are finding new ways to use old drugs.
With no effective treatment currently available, this devastating neurodegenerative disease relentlessly erodes the memories and cognitive abilities of those afflicted.
Eighty percent of babies catch it within their first year of life. For some, it can be serious and require hospitalization. Now, doctors are hoping new vaccines will help.
A new era of medical treatment is just beginning and it will soon revolutionize how doctors treat many health conditions and diseases. It does away with the “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating diseases like cancer.
November is Diabetes Month, and it’s crucial to shed light on this prevalent condition. According to the CDC, approximately 37.3 million people, or about 11% of the U.S. population, have diabetes, while an additional 96 million have prediabetes.
With an aging population on the rise, more seniors are experiencing social isolation than ever before. However, one organization is stepping up to help spark new connections and friendships.
Lung cancer tops the list of cancer-related deaths in the United States, surpassing colon, breast and prostate cancer deaths combined. For patients diagnosed late, survival is slim.
In the spirit of giving, it’s evident that one is never too young to learn to care for others. Research shows that children as young as three years old can exhibit empathy and compassion.
More than 100 million Americans have allergies, making it the sixth leading cause of sickness in the U.S. Allergies are the body’s response to foreign items in your system.
Halloween is here and with over 44 million children gearing up to transform into witches, wizards, pirates, and princesses, parents need to be aware of some crucial safety measures.
Kids born with complex disabilities like cerebral palsy or down syndrome are often left out or their disability makes them unable to participate. Ivanhoe has the details on a new program making a difference.