Organs : Science World Report

Aug 11, 2016 09:12 PM EDT

Medicine Breakthrough: 57Year-Old Kidney Still Functional 43 Years Post Transplant; Centennial Kidney Possible!

A transplanted kidney is believed to continue its function for around two decades even after transplant.

Feb 16, 2016 08:57 AM EST

The First-Ever Artificial Kidney Created with a Microchip

A microchip has been used to build the first ever artificial kidney. Scientists are building an implantable, artificial kidney with microchip filters and living kidney cells that can be powered by a patient's own heart.

Jan 22, 2016 11:53 PM EST

More Babies Are Being Born With This Rare Health Issue

An increasing number of babies are being born with organs on the outside of their bodies, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At this time, health officials are uncertain of what is causing the issue.

Dec 10, 2015 05:51 PM EST

Missouri Mom Delayed Cancer Treatment To Save Her Future Daughter

St. Louis mother Cara Combs found out she had stage IV melanoma 25 weeks into the pregnancy with her fourth child. Knowing that the treatment to kill the cancer could harm her unborn baby, Combs chose to postpone help for her future daughter-even against the wishes of her oncologist.

Nov 12, 2015 09:36 PM EST

This Mom's Sacrafice For Her Son Ended Up Saving Her Life

While looking at an MRI of her liver, health officials found an aneurysm near her kidney even though Evensen had not had any symptoms regarding the problem.

Nov 07, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Obesity Causes 'Silent' Vitamin A Deficiency

Many health risks come with obesity. Yet did you know it could also rob the body's ability of properly absorbing vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin and teeth?

Oct 27, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

Eating Fruits, Vegetables As A Kid Prevents Calcified Artery Plaques As An Adult

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... along with other fruits and veggies, of course.

Mar 03, 2015 06:37 PM EST

Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Poor Heart Function's Involved

A new study published in the journal Circulation found that dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients were two to three times more likely to develop significant memory loss during a follow-up period if they had poor heart function.