Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells

Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.

A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again

“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.

Son of NBA's LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during practice: What you should know about SCA

Following news that Bronny James, the son of NBA player LeBron James, was taken to the hospital after he collapsed during a morning practice, there are questions over why a seemingly healthy young person could suffer a cardiac arrest. Here's what you should know about Sudden Cardiac Arrests, and what you need to do when someone has suffered an SCA.

Nevada toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba

Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.

Running could potentially reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds

Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.

Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

A mother's cry for justice: Women sue NYC fertility clinic after eggs were lost or damaged

A woman went to retrieve her eggs from the Manhattan Fertility Services, to start a family, and found out many of her eggs were damaged, or lost, making them unviable.

Weekend-only workouts benefit heart health: study

Researchers found weekend warriors who pack all their workouts into the two days saw similar reductions in risk of heart attacks, heart failure or even stroke compared to those who work out all week.