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Dr. Nicole Saphier told senators she supports the MMR vaccine and rejects any link between childhood vaccines and autism. Her clear stance offers reassurance during a measles surge and sends a positive signal about science-based public health leadership.
Dollar General just posted strong sales growth and announced it won't be closing more stores this year. After shuttering 141 locations in 2024, the discount retailer is moving forward with momentum.
Dylan, 18, walked across the stage cancer-free after years of treatment. His pediatric surgeon Dr. Mary Austin showed up to celebrate the moment with him.
The United Nations has formally launched its search for the next Secretary-General, raising hopes for the organization's first woman leader in its 79-year history. The selection process marks a pivotal moment for gender equality at the world's most influential diplomatic table.
Massachusetts General Hospital just launched a clinical trial to find out if adding a human "coach" during ketamine therapy makes the treatment work better for depression. The study could reshape how millions access mental health care.
A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.
A retired two-star general who lost his command to a mental health crisis has rebuilt his life and now helps others navigate serious mental illness. Major General Gregg Martin turned his bipolar diagnosis into a mission to end stigma and promote recovery.
When an 8-year-old girl answered "surgeon" to a "hospital lady" homework clue, her teacher added "or nurse" in red pen. The internet celebrated the girl's answer, especially when they learned both her parents are surgeons.
After beating stage 4 colon cancer at 35, Kate Joyal struggled with anxiety until a special program helped her reclaim joy for herself and her two young children. The SMART program at Mass General Brigham has helped over 80 cancer survivors each year since 2017 manage the emotional challenges after treatment ends.
After 14 years of medical training, ENT surgeon Frances Mei Hardin walked away from clinical practice to prove physicians can thrive beyond hospital walls. Her story reveals why thousands of doctors are exploring new careers and finding unexpected success.
Surgeons now have an AI assistant in the operating room thanks to Medtronic's new Touch Surgery Aide platform. The FDA-cleared technology delivers real-time insights during procedures, helping surgical teams work smarter and improve patient care.
Researchers discovered evidence of sophisticated pain relief techniques on 600-year-old surgical tools from a Ming dynasty doctor's tomb. The find proves ancient Chinese surgeons were using toxic plant compounds to numb patients centuries before modern anesthesia was invented.
A nurse's quick thinking during a marathon turned a potential tragedy into a powerful reunion story. Her CPR skills brought a retired Army general back from cardiac arrest on the race course.
A team of surgeons is bringing life-changing procedures to families in Liberia who can't afford medical care. Over 70 patients, including children and elderly residents, will receive free surgeries this week in Margibi County.
Humanoid robots operated by human surgeons successfully removed gallbladders from live pigs, opening doors for affordable remote surgery in rural areas. The $67,000 robots cost a fraction of traditional surgical systems that run into millions.
A surgeon-controlled robot has now completed 26 cataract surgeries without needing manual takeover, bringing precision robotics to one of the world's most common operations. The breakthrough could eventually help millions while keeping doctors fully in control.
Rivers State just opened a modernized 100-bed mental health facility and a full-service general hospital, bringing critical healthcare access to one of Nigeria's largest local government areas. The upgraded neuropsychiatric center transforms a former drug trafficking site into a secure healing space for mental health and addiction recovery.
A retired Army general who collapsed during a half marathon got to thank the off-duty nurse who jumped in to save him. Their emotional reunion proves heroes show up in the most unexpected moments.
Dr. Anne Peled, a breast cancer surgeon, survived breast cancer twice and now helps other patients navigate their journeys. Her unique perspective as both doctor and patient offers hope to those facing similar battles.
A 90-kilogram bronze statue of Sushruta, the "Father of Surgery" from 2,600 years ago, now stands at Edinburgh's Royal College of Surgeons. The monument celebrates an Indian physician whose groundbreaking surgical techniques still influence medicine today.
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