Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared with standard treatment in a trial. Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared with standard treatment in a trial.
Did you know the kind of exercise you need changes as you get older? NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY with what you need to know, including keeping young kids and teenagers active, the bare minimums for people in their 20s and 30s, how to stay strong for midlife and improving balance…
Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon and author of “Unbreakable;” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to break down why bone, muscle and joints are key indicators of longevity and walks viewers through exercises to test strength and mobility, including the sit-to-stand test and a grip strength test. She also explains why it’s important…
Hall of Fame running back and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and hopes early detection will give him chances “at living a better quality of life.” Hall of Fame running back and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and…
Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared with standard treatment in a trial. Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared with standard treatment in a trial.
Did you know the kind of exercise you need changes as you get older? NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY with what you need to know, including keeping young kids and teenagers active, the bare minimums for people in their 20s and 30s, how to stay strong for midlife and improving balance…
Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon and author of “Unbreakable;” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to break down why bone, muscle and joints are key indicators of longevity and walks viewers through exercises to test strength and mobility, including the sit-to-stand test and a grip strength test. She also explains why it’s important…
Hall of Fame running back and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and hopes early detection will give him chances “at living a better quality of life.” Hall of Fame running back and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and…
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed AI models trained on 40 million facial images that may predict cancer survival and estimate biological age — but they say the tools aren’t ready for clinical use. NBC News artificial intelligence reporter Jared Perlo and NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal explain how it works. Researchers at Mass…
Means, a key advocate for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, had grown frustrated with a lack of progress on his policy goals, a source familiar with his departure said. Means, a key advocate for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, had grown frustrated with a lack of progress on his policy goals, a source familiar…
Using cutting-edge AI and real-time data, researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City are launching an ambitious project that aims to fundamentally shift the way patients receive care, from treating sickness to predicting and preventing it. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY. Using cutting-edge AI and real-time data, researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in…
Dr. Rachna Shroff, a leading physician-scientist who spent much of her career researching treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, has died at the age of 47. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Anne Thompson shares a look at the legacy Dr. Shroff cemented in her final days that will outlive her by helping others faced with the same disease. Dr….
Tests show the cancer was confined to the portion of the pope’s right lung that was removed, his doctors say. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports. Tests show the cancer was confined to the portion of the pope’s right lung that was removed, his doctors say. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.
For the last five years, Christina Applegate believed she had multiple sclerosis but now she says her doctor told her that she was misdiagnosed. The actor, who has been an outspoken advocate for MS research, said the news was “unnerving” and “confusing.” NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to discuss what…
