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PHOTO: Jessie Owen was left paralyzed nearly 12 years ago when a tree fell on a car in which she was a passenger.
Jessie Owen

Woman paralyzed by fallen tree finds hope with newly FDA-cleared device

PHOTO: Towana Looney is the fifth American to receive a gene-edited pig organ transplant. Looney received a kidney from a gene-edited pig and is currently recovering well.

Woman speaks out after receiving gene-edited pig kidney transplant

PHOTO: In this undated stock photo, a woman stands on a scale.
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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications

PHOTO: Apple unveils it's new "Genmoji" feature that allows users to create their own emojis with the help of Apple Intelligence.
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Apple rolls out new 'Genmoji' feature powered by AI

PHOTO: A woman walks up the stairs in a undated stock photo.
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Small bursts of activity can slash heart risks for women

PHOTO: A woman jogs in this undated stock photo.
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Just 5 extra minutes of intense exercise may help lower blood pressure, study predicts

PHOTO: Babies in special baby care unit
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Fewer triplets are being born in the US. Researchers have a theory as to why

PHOTO: Stock photo of a baby in a highchair.
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New study emphasizes importance of cutting sugar in pregnancy for baby's health

PHOTO: Marlaina Goedel, 30, is pictured while preparing to undergo an islet cell transplant for Type 1 diabetes.
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New therapy after islet cell transplant shows promise for people with Type 1 diabetes

PHOTO: Yanery Cruz and Thom underwent a screening for breast cancer.

Breast cancer screening is critical for transgender people, but many are missing out on care