Massive loggerhead turtle released back into ocean after surviving 10-pound tumor removal​Massive loggerhead turtle released back into ocean after surviving 10-pound tumor removal 

Massive loggerhead turtle released back into ocean after surviving 10-pound tumor removal​Massive loggerhead turtle released back into ocean after surviving 10-pound tumor removal 

 A massive 170lb loggerhead sea turtle is back home in the Florida Keys water after surviving a life-threatening tumor inches from her head.  ​​A massive 170lb loggerhead sea turtle is back home in the Florida Keys water after surviving a life-threatening tumor inches from her head. 

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Surging measles cases are ‘fire alarm’ warning that other diseases could be next​Surging measles cases are ‘fire alarm’ warning that other diseases could be next 

Surging measles cases are ‘fire alarm’ warning that other diseases could be next​Surging measles cases are ‘fire alarm’ warning that other diseases could be next 

 The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases could be next, the World Health Organization warned Friday.“It’s crucial to understand why measles matters,” said Dr.  ​​The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable…

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Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women​Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women 

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women​Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women 

 New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.  ​​New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline. 

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New technology helps paralyzed patients move​New technology helps paralyzed patients move 

 A new technology developed by a group of scientists at Northwell Health has allowed patients suffering from paralysis to move limbs with the help of neural implants. The chips allow for a brain-computer interface which relinks the patient’s brain, body and spinal cord. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on the cutting edge innovation.   ​​A new technology…

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Oklahoma junior college basketball player dies following head injury​Oklahoma junior college basketball player dies following head injury 

Oklahoma junior college basketball player dies following head injury​Oklahoma junior college basketball player dies following head injury 

 A junior college basketball player died on Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a weekend game in Texas, his school in eastern Oklahoma said  ​​A junior college basketball player died on Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a weekend game in Texas, his school in eastern Oklahoma said 

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Teen Bone Cancer Survivor Chases Paralympic Volleyball Dream​Teen Bone Cancer Survivor Chases Paralympic Volleyball Dream 

 Five years after St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital gave Bridget Korn a second chance at life, the now 14-year-old is the youngest athlete on the Paralympic volleyball development team, training for the 2028 Games. Bridget and her mom Jamie, along with National Outreach director Marlo Thomas, join TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Andy…

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New bill would require hospitals to give women in labor a plan if they’re told to go home​New bill would require hospitals to give women in labor a plan if they’re told to go home 

New bill would require hospitals to give women in labor a plan if they’re told to go home​New bill would require hospitals to give women in labor a plan if they’re told to go home 

 A new bill will head to Congress to prevent women from being turned away or sent home from a hospital while in active labor, after a video circulated of a Black woman writhing in pain at an Illinois hospital.  ​​A new bill will head to Congress to prevent women from being turned away or sent home…

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Does your brain age match your actual age?​Does your brain age match your actual age? 

Does your brain age match your actual age?​Does your brain age match your actual age? 

 As you age, you lose muscle and gain visceral fat around your organs. Scientists say your visceral fat to muscle ratio may reveal clues about brain health.  ​​As you age, you lose muscle and gain visceral fat around your organs. Scientists say your visceral fat to muscle ratio may reveal clues about brain health. 

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JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg reveals terminal cancer diagnosis​JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg reveals terminal cancer diagnosis 

 Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis in an essay published by The New Yorker on Saturday. NBC News’ Valerie Castro has more.  ​​Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has revealed…

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