Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says

The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.

Austin girl celebrates final cancer treatment after 2.5 years

An Austin cancer patient is celebrating her final treatment after being diagnosed with Leukemia two and a half years ago.

What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease

On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.

Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study

Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.

Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant

One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.

Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'

A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.

FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens

The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.