Dr. Paul Russell, the groundbreaking surgeon who saved countless lives with his pioneering work to make organ transplants safe and effective, has died at 101. Dr. Russell performed his first kidney transplant in 1963, a surgery that in those days was often fatal. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived. Dr. Paul Russell, the…
Following a report for the series “The Cost of Denial,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the company at the center of the Nightly News story. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports. Following a report for the series “The Cost of Denial,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the company at…
A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two people with measles who died in Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County coroner said Friday, as the nation’s measles tally hit a new 35-year record of 3,134 cases. A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two people with measles who died in Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County coroner said Friday, as…
A New Hampshire man, at death’s door 1 ½ years ago, said Friday he could now have “decades” left after surviving a record 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney — in a procedure that could offer new hope to countless other patients. A New Hampshire man, at death’s door 1 ½ years ago, said Friday…
Dr. Paul Russell, the groundbreaking surgeon who saved countless lives with his pioneering work to make organ transplants safe and effective, has died at 101. Dr. Russell performed his first kidney transplant in 1963, a surgery that in those days was often fatal. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived. Dr. Paul Russell, the…
Following a report for the series “The Cost of Denial,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the company at the center of the Nightly News story. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports. Following a report for the series “The Cost of Denial,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the company at…
A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two people with measles who died in Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County coroner said Friday, as the nation’s measles tally hit a new 35-year record of 3,134 cases. A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two people with measles who died in Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County coroner said Friday, as…
A New Hampshire man, at death’s door 1 ½ years ago, said Friday he could now have “decades” left after surviving a record 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney — in a procedure that could offer new hope to countless other patients. A New Hampshire man, at death’s door 1 ½ years ago, said Friday…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a major military healthcare contractor over wrongfully denied medical claims. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a major military healthcare contractor over wrongfully denied medical claims.
Meet the first-ever patient to receive stem cells from their donor, in the hope of avoiding toxic anti-rejection drugs. NBC News’ Camila Bernal spoke to the patient who received a liver transplant from her sister. Meet the first-ever patient to receive stem cells from their donor, in the hope of avoiding toxic anti-rejection drugs. NBC News’…
September is prostate cancer awareness month, so board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden stops by TODAY to share the latest in prostate cancer treatments. He talks about different types of diagnosis, how family genetics come into play, when to get screened, and more. September is prostate cancer awareness month, so board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden stops by…
From medical alert watches, to A.I. companion robots, new technology is making it easier for aging adults to stay in their homes. Reporting for Saturday TODAY, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen takes a closer look at this changing phenomenon, and pays a visit to a couple who were able to stay in their home by making it…
I tried HelloFresh’s meal kits for a week to help make cooking at home easier and stress-free. Here’s what I thought about the service’s meals and pre-measured ingredients. I tried HelloFresh’s meal kits for a week to help make cooking at home easier and stress-free. Here’s what I thought about the service’s meals and pre-measured ingredients.
To learn the best way to clean reusable water bottles from Stanley, Owala and other brands, I spoke to multiple microbiology experts for their guidance. To learn the best way to clean reusable water bottles from Stanley, Owala and other brands, I spoke to multiple microbiology experts for their guidance.
