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…

 Carl and Liz Buford are young parents who managed to find hope, healing and joy after dealing with the unimaginable loss of their third child Carlee to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Bufords join TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones with their three children to open up about how they built resilience through…

 A new gene therapy is now giving some children born deaf the ability to hear. NBC’s Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down the remarkable breakthrough and the kind of hearing loss it can help treat.  ​​A new gene therapy is now giving some children born deaf the ability to hear. NBC’s Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down the…

 A stunning revelation from actor Christina Applegate, who has been public about her battle with multiple sclerosis. She reveals her doctors told her she doesn’t have the disease and was misdiagnosed. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has more.  ​​A stunning revelation from actor Christina Applegate, who has been public about her battle with multiple sclerosis. She reveals…

 The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles — a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.  ​​The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert to doctors about an increase in measles infections in…