Britt Young, writer and lecturer at UC Berkeley, explains why 3D printing has not brought down costs of prosthetic limbs. Prosthetic limbs can be expensive, costing thousands to hundreds of thousands ...

Ben Summers lights up with a smile the moment he talks about the “Batman” theme song or the afternoons he spends playing the piano at his grandmother’s house. Just a few years ago, Ben could not hear ...

"What's next for smart implants in health care?" details how advanced medical devices, embedded with sensors and data analytics capabilities, are moving beyond passive tissue replacement to become ...

Even though she recently experienced some horrid health issues, Jenny McCarthy is feeling grateful ahead of the holidays. “I’ve had nine surgeries this year, on my mouth,” “The Masked Singer” judge, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today’s neural implants are smaller than ever, but often remain ...

The device could help a million people with a severe form of macular degeneration to be able to see enough to read. By Gina Kolata For the first time, researchers restored some vision to people with a ...

Alyssa Milano has gone under the knife to return to her "authentic self." The "Charmed" alumna, 52, on Sept. 24 shared a photo of herself on Instagram donning a hospital gown and a hairnet, explaining ...

LaVar Ball appears to be in good spirits now that he has a prosthetic leg about seven months after he had part of his right leg amputated. Ball showed off the prosthetic in a pair of videos posted to ...

People with tooth loss or older adults can use dental implants to replace natural teeth. Despite a minor complication risk and higher upfront cost, implants often outlast alternative solutions.