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New Generation Of Healing: Genes To The Rescue

Around the world there are more than 1,500 gene therapy trials going on to treat everything from Parkinson's to blindness to clogged arteries. More>>

Risking It All On Stem Cells Video included

Is a new experimental transplant cutting edge medicine or a hoax? Dr. Zannos Grekos is the man behind a stem cell therapy that has patients and their cells flying around the world. More>>

Brain 'Helmet' Helps Doctors Diagnose Epilepsy Video included

More than 3 million people in the United States have epilepsy. One in every 100 has experienced an unprovoked seizure. More>>

Secret Oxygen Supply Helps Patients Breathe Freely Video included

More than one million Americans require supplemental oxygen to get through the day. There's an easier solution that lets patients breathe and live freely. More>>

New Option Could Regrow Discs In Spine Without Surgery Video included

A new trial has been investigating an injection that could heal painful discs in the back without surgery. More>>

Vaccine To Prevent Brain Cancer From Coming Back Video included

Every year, 10,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. Researchers are testing out a new vaccine that aims to stop the cancer from coming back. More>>

Killing Tumors, Preserving Fertility Video included

As many as 30 percent of women suffer from uterine fibroids, which can cause pain and difficulty getting pregnant. A new treatment offers an end to symptoms without destroying the hope of motherhood. More>>

Dangerous Trend Of Meth In Motels Video included

Meth labs have been popping up in motel rooms across the country, and residues from a cook can linger for years. More>>

More Children Living With Leukemia Video included

About one in 1,000 children will be diagnosed with leukemia by age 19. More children than ever before are winning the battle against the disease. More>>

Doctors See More Young Adults With Arthritis Video included

The face of arthritis is changing. It is no longer your grandparent's disease. Doctors are seeing younger patients come into their offices with stiffness and joint pain. More>>

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