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Each year, 40 million Americans undergo an MRI scan, or magnetic resonance imaging.
In the early stages of a child’s life, over 1 million neural connections form every second.
Lung cancer tops the list of cancer-related deaths in the United States, surpassing colon, breast and prostate cancer deaths combined.
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common illness among young kids.
At least half of autistic and children on the spectrum struggle with sleep patterns, with parents saying it’s closer to 80 percent.
This year, more than 356,000 people in the U.S. will experience a cardiac arrest – their heart will just stop.
Tumors during pregnancy are rare, but when they happen, they add another level of urgency for both the expectant mother and her unborn baby.
One in every 33 babies are born with a birth defect each year.
In a surprising healthcare revelation, some hospitals have found that life-saving solutions don’t always come from the latest technology or costly equipment.
A new era of medical treatment is just beginning and it will soon revolutionize how doctors treat many health conditions and diseases.
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The Alzheimer’s epidemic continues to cast a shadow over the lives of millions of people.
There are more than 55 million people in the world living with dementia.
Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug in the world to treat type 2 diabetes, and it’s been around for more than 60 years!
Aspirin and ibuprofen are NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used to reduce or relieve pain.
It takes an average of 10 to 12 years and billions of dollars for a new drug to become FDA-approved.
Doctors are not only battling this disease at the hospital, but taking the fight right into the patient’s own home.
It’s called a Behavioral Health Access Center, and it’s revolutionizing mental health care at Intermountain Health
The CDC is tracking a new line of the COVID-19 virus.
First responders are using that same technology to help them prepare for the worst of the worst.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that impacts more than 100,000 Americans.
Traditionally, strokes were considered a condition primarily affecting older adults.
Brain lesions occur in 90 percent of patients over 65, and they are often among the first signs of dementia.
A groundbreaking study will soon be underway that researchers say will transform the way doctors treat patients battling life-threatening conditions.
About every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer, and every nine minutes, someone dies from it.
Each year, about 1.7 million adults in the US develop sepsis and it kills approximately 350 thousand.
Endometriosis is a condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.
Researchers say a means of reducing the risk of death years after heart surgery is being underutilized, and they say more effort is needed to increase participation.
Many people suffer for years without a diagnosis.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that causes the upper airway to collapse during sleep – in fact, 40,000 die from it each year.
Every 33 seconds, a life is lost to cardiovascular disease, making it the primary cause of death for both men and women.
Kids born with complex disabilities like cerebral palsy or down syndrome are often left out or their disability makes them unable to participate.
Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for babies – from a lower risk of asthma to fewer ear infections. But choosing breastfeeding can also help mothers.
With the help of innovative technology, procedures on the spine are faster, less invasive, and overall better for the patient.
Just in time for breast cancer awareness month, scientists are exploring a technology that can kill some breast tumors without patients having to go under the knife.
What keeps our mental health professionals sane?
Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions affecting around 20 million Americans. There are some simple ways to combat dry eyes.
Lack of sleep is overall bad for health, but a recent study shows us that the consequences can be worse than we thought.
Yoga has become a global phenomenon, practiced by over 300 million individuals worldwide.
Babies born with facial paralysis cannot control their muscles in the face.
The number of pediatric flu deaths is estimated to be nearly 200 per season – about a quarter are in kids under five.
A game-changing program is rewriting the rules of senior health – it’s called ArthroFit – it’s helping seniors quickly bounce back after surgery.
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.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are two mysterious and debilitating conditions – and they’re often confused with each other.
About 25 percent of people under the age of 40, and 60 percent of people over the age of 40, have some degree of degenerative disk disease.
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest type of cancer, and 52,000 more deaths are expected in 2023.
One in five people in the US will develop skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old, making it the most common type of cancer.
Since its debut to the U.S. marketplace in 2007, e-cigarettes – widely known as a vape – has become increasingly popular, especially among young people.
Every year, almost 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke – that comes out to about every 40 seconds, someone’s life is changed.