Ann Sterling
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10,000 daily steps: the pace makes a difference
Many experts say we should aim for 10,000 steps a day, or around 3-5 miles daily, depending on your gait. But why? → Read More
Could a nasal spray COVID booster be on the way?
Scientists are testing a COVID nasal spray that they say has been very effective in the lab trials, and may someday be a viable option for patients. → Read More
Early detection of heart disease in pregnancy
A new national study is using a risk-assessment tool to diagnose cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. → Read More
Treating Non-Hodgkin lymphoma with CAR T cell therapy
CAR T cell therapy is a way to take a patient's healthy immune cells and change them in the lab in a way that instead of looking for infections to fight infection. → Read More
Is polio making a comeback?
First coronavirus, then monkeypox, then RSV and now a disease many of us have forgotten; polio. → Read More
A game changer for Type 2 diabetes
Seven million people rely on a daily insulin shot to manage their condition. Now, a breakthrough in the diabetes world may simplify the future of diabetes treatment. → Read More
Double lung transplant gives man another chance following terminal cancer diagnosis
A double lung transplant on a terminal lung cancer patient is rare. But, by doing it on one man, doctors may save many more. → Read More
AVM: Gargantuan headaches and leaking blood vessels in the brain
An arterial venous malformation is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain. They form in less than 1% of the adult population, but still, can be deadly. → Read More
9/11 first responders face twice the risk of blood ceter
34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma this year, and 13,000 will die from it. 9/11 responders face much greater risk. → Read More
A new type of prostate cancer surgery begins in the bladder
This year, 269,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic say they can remove the prostate through one small opening. → Read More
Shrinking fibroids: ACESSA treatment helps avoid surgery
A new laparoscopic procedure is shrinking fibroids and helping women avoid invasive surgery. → Read More
First-ever heart transplant and thymus impant gives toddler a new chance at life
Surgeons at Duke University Hospital performed the world’s first combination heart transplant and thymus tissue implantation. → Read More
How chemotherapy cancer treatment can rarely lead to brain bleeding
If being told you have cancer wasn’t bad enough, what if the drugs being used to save you almost kill you? → Read More
Treating strokes and heart problems: New catheter techniques are saving lives
More than a million cardiac catheterization procedures are performed each year in the United States. → Read More
University of Central Florida researchers developing bionic arms for kids
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed bionic arms for kids who are born without. Those scientists developed a spin-off company called Limbi → Read More
Detecting early Alzheimer’s might be easier with new retinal imaging technology
Researchers are testing a new device that may make it easier to detect and diagnose Alzheimer's disease early. → Read More
Benefit honoring fallen Knox County Deputy happening Friday in Geneseo
Deputy Nicholas Weist wanted to establish a scholarship fund before he was killed in the line of duty. Now it's becoming a reality in his honor. → Read More
Brain-powered prosthetic ankle brings balance to amputees
Scientists are testing powered prosthetic ankles that may be game-changing for amputees. → Read More
Colon cancer and weight loss: Study shows losing weight can prevent this disease
Research shows that losing weight reduces the risk of chronic diseases, like Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. → Read More
New therapy helps veterans who suffer from brain injuries and PTSD
Nearly 500,000 American servicemen and women suffered post-traumatic stress disorder Now, a new non-drug therapy addresses veterans struggling with brain injuries. → Read More