Medical Devices

Prosthetic Hand Temperature

Experimental prosthetic helps man who lost his arm regain some sense of feeling

The iron lung seems archaic, but a smaller version — like the one at the Mütter Museum — helped people, even recently

Inside the Archives Mütter Museum

Johnson & Johnson will separate consumer products business into new company

Johnson & Johnson company spinoff

Children's Health

First medical device approved to treat children with ADHD

ADHD medical treatment

Hidden FDA reports detail harm caused by scores of medical devices

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

Autistic Barbie Mattel

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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