Board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden joins TODAY to explain commonly misunderstood medical terminology including infection vs. inflammation, screenings vs. diagnostic tests, benign vs. malignant and more.  ​​Board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden joins TODAY to explain commonly misunderstood medical terminology including infection vs. inflammation, screenings vs. diagnostic tests, benign vs. malignant and more. 

 Between rising healthcare costs and increased wait times to schedule doctor’s appointments, more patients are turning to AI tools to get medical advice quickly and for free. But is the emerging technology safe and accurate? NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY on how AI compares to the knowledge and experience of a real MD.  ​​Between rising…

 Common Sense Media founder and CEO Jim Steyer joins TODAY to share a new report that is shedding light on how younger people are using AI and breaks down the potential warning signs that parents should watch out for. “This is a wakeup call for every parent out there,” he says.  ​​Common Sense Media founder and…

 Two former NYPD detectives speak exclusively with Lester Holt about those frantic days after the murder of the United Healthcare CEO in broad daylight in Midtown Manhattan. They describe how they ultimately identified him in a Dateline NBC special airing tonight.   ​​Two former NYPD detectives speak exclusively with Lester Holt about those frantic days after the…

 According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one in three people say they sleep less in the summer so Dr. Wendy Troxel, sleep expert and author of “Sharing the Covers,” joins TODAY to share her solutions for getting well-deserved rest in the hot months. She breaks down the reasons people have more trouble sleeping…

 Almost 40% of Americans say their daily lives are affected by their bowel habits so Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author and a director of gut-brain research, joins TODAY to break down why gut health is so important. She explains how your gut is responsible for regulating metabolism, immune health, and mood, highlights signs to know if…