An Octopus in the OR
Some surgeries are more complicated than others, potentially requiring multiple incisions and a variety of tools. One new piece of technology aims to...
Stephen Babb
Stephen has covered the NBA extensively for Bleacher Report since 2011. He also has wide-ranging interests that include pop-culture, education and politics. His work with dailyRxNews focuses primarily on celebrity health.
When he isn't writing, Stephen is likely catching up on Portlandia or discovering a new foodie find. He's originally from San Antonio and has also called L.A. and Atlanta home. He currently freelances in Texas and remains an avid San Antonio Spurs fan.
Last Updated: May 27, 2015
How an Iron Fish Is Fighting Anemia
Anemia has had a broad effect on the developing world, but a little fish made of iron may help change that.
How Environmental Changes Might Affect Health
Some health experts are saying that changes to the climate could pose a risk to public health.
Cancer Sidelines Def Leppard Guitarist
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell recently announced via Facebook that his Hodgkin lymphoma had returned after going into a relatively brief remi...
Thailand Handles MERS Case in Stride
Thailand so far appears to be undaunted by its first case of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and it may have something to do with the nation...
Maryland Governor Diagnosed with Cancer
First-term Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan revealed Monday that he'd recently been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Model Lost Leg to Rare Syndrome
Three years ago, California-based model Lauren Wasser was found face-down in her apartment before being rushed to the hospital with a temperature of ...
After Losing Her Son, a Mother Speaks Out
Daniel Francis Montalbano passed away last April after waging an ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness. And his mother, Barbara Theod...
Leukemia Survivor Meets the Donor Who Saved Her
Celia Hutchinson found a lump in her neck in 2000 and was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The now 71-year-old beat the disease with a li...
The Risks of Buying Breast Milk Online
There's a growing trend involving the purchase and consumption of human breast milk online, and one recent report has raised some serious concerns ab...
First Penis Transplant Patient to Become Father
Doubts about the effectiveness of the world's first penis transplant have been erased.
Not Just for Laughs: Kimmel Aids Childhood Cancer Fight
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel isn't just about getting laughs. The 47-year-old has long been an attendee at the L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade C...
Hockey Legend Undergoes Experimental Stroke Treatment
Hall of Famer and former Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe recently underwent a second round of stem cell treatment in a bid to help him recover fro...
Hep C Rates Tripled in Four States
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) rates in four Appalachian states skyrocketed between 2006 and 2012, and this spike caught the attention of the Centers for Di...
Living Longer, Getting Sicker
The world may be living longer, but it also seems to be getting sicker.
Hollywood Family Rallies for Rare Disease Cure for Daughters
A rare neurodegenerative disorder has created a race against time for Hollywood producer Gordon Gray and his wife Kristen.
CDC: US Health Workers Should Watch for MERS
An outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in South Korea has prompted a warning by experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prev...
Drug-Resistant TB Case Hits US
An Indian woman has been transferred to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Maryland after being diagnosed with highly drug-resistant tubercul...
