Research in mice and humans suggests transplanted hearts show signs of aging or rejuvenation depending on the age of the body they are placed in.
Researchers say the procedure is effective and widely available at US hospitals, yet most eligible patients are not receiving it.
A personal account of one man's experience with lung cancer illustrates the shifting landscape of treatment options, even as the disease remains the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Researchers say the technology could improve out-of-hospital survival rates by speeding access to life-saving devices.
A new blood-based test aims to identify pancreatic cancer before it reaches advanced stages, according to a report by Scientific American.
For the first time, pig kidneys sustained two kidney failure patients long enough for them to receive human kidney transplants, according to a report by NPR Health.
A microscopy video of cilia beating in the airway of a child with a rare respiratory disorder has taken top honors in Nikon's annual competition, according to Ars Technica.