Health April 13 Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days An Alabama woman had her pig kidney transplant removed at NYU Langone Health and is back on dialysis after having it in place a record 130 days.
Health March 27 Patient dies from rabies after organ transplant from infected donor A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant. The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025.
Transplants March 3 Woman's medical drama solved when she gets her man — and far more A young woman with liver disease urgently needed a donor. But Nicole Munda didn't imagine the man she met by chance at a NASCAR race would wind up a major part of her life in this "Godwink" story.
VIDEO February 14 Family says 12-year-old denied heart transplant over vaccination status Jeneen Deal and her daughter, Adaline, join 'Fox & Friends First' along with Ohio State Rep. Jennifer Gross to discuss Adaline's heart condition and newly proposed legislation to limit discrimination based on vaccination status.
Health February 10 Alcohol-related liver transplants on the rise among young adults, doctor says A medical director of liver transplants in Colorado says he has noticed a worrying rise in the number of young people in their 20s and 30s who need liver transplants related to heavy alcohol use.
Vaccine February 7 Young girl with heart conditions denied being added to transplant list over vaccination status, family says A mother has spoken out after she said her 12-year-old adopted daughter was denied a spot on the heart transplant list because of her vaccination status.
Alabama January 26 Alabama woman who is only person in the world with a functioning pig organ reaches record 2-month milestone An Alabama woman who is the only living recipient of a pig organ transplant became the longest living person with a functioning pig organ on Saturday.
VIDEO December 23 Miracle surgery using animal organs may allow more kidney transplants Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss xenotransplants being used to help save human lives.
Transplants December 19 Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later: ‘Second chance' Towana Looney of Alabama received a successful pig kidney transplant. NYU Langone Drs. Robert Montgomery and Marc Siegel comment on what this means for the future of transplant accessibility.
VIDEO December 18 NYU Langone performs a new procedure for kidney replacement using pig organ Fox News senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America Reports’ to explain the latest medical development in organ transplants.
Health November 27 HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.
Health November 22 Teen’s sudden death from peanut allergy leads to dramatic family decision A family in Wisconsin is mourning the loss of their teenage daughter after she died from an allergic reaction — but they have found comfort in the lives saved through organ donation.
VIDEO October 9 Lung transplant recipient marries the brother of her donor Jennifer, a double-lung transplant recipient, felt an "instant connection" after meeting the brother of her organ donor, Jill Ellis. The two are now happily married and forever grateful for the legacy Jill has left as an organ donor.
HEALTH September 17 Leukemia patient receives first-ever bone marrow transplant from deceased organ donor The bioengineering company Ossium Health has created a new program that offers deep-frozen bone marrow from deceased organ donors -- and a Michigan woman has received the first transplant.
Transplants June 26 Chicago man receives kidney transplant while fully awake, goes home very next day John Nicholas, 28, was awake during his kidney transplant procedure, performed on May 24 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. See the details and photos, plus Dr. Marc Siegel's input.
Olympics June 16 Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin discusses raising awareness for kidney health after father's transplant American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to Fox News Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.
Massachusetts May 12 Massachusetts man dies 2 months after becoming first person to receive successful pig kidney transplant A Massachusetts man who was the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.
HEALTH May 6 Pennsylvania mom seeks ‘perfect match’ bone marrow donor to cure daughter’s rare disorder: ‘Crucial need’ A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant — and her mother is on a mission to find the perfect match. Doctors discussed the urgent case.
New York April 24, 2024 New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.
HEALTH April 4, 2024 Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.
HEALTHY LIVING March 24, 2024 Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here Here are key stories in the health and wellness area that you might have missed over the past week. Catch up quickly on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, Elon Musk and ketamine, and much more.
VIDEO March 22, 2024 Pig kidney transplant is the ‘road to the future’: Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss fears that the learning loss from the pandemic could be permanent and the successful pig kidney transplant.
HEALTH March 21, 2024 Massachusetts man receives successful pig kidney transplant: ‘Uncharted territory’ Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a human patient, the hospital announced on Thursday. Here are details of the surgery.
HEALTH March 3, 2024 Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.
NBA March 1, 2024 Former NBA player Scot Pollard rings bell 13 days after undergoing heart transplant surgery Nearly two weeks after undergoing heart transplant surgery, former NBA player Scot Pollard got to ring the bell as he continued on his recovery journey.
Transplants February 26, 2024 Four Texas residents forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities: 'Superbly timed' Two hard-to-match transplant patients 250 miles apart started 2024 with new hope for long, healthy lives, thanks to collaboration between two Texas hospitals.
NBA February 8, 2024 Ex-NBA veteran Scot Pollard hospitalized as he awaits necessary transplant: 'Staying here until I get a heart' Former Sacramento Kings center Scot Pollard told The Associated Press that he was hospitalized this week and will remain there until he can get a necessary heart transplant.
Culture January 29, 2024 Heroic daughter saves mom's life twice by donating two organs in extreme medical rarity: 'Completely selfless' The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore performed two life-saving transplants on a 71-year-old mom who was given the organs by her daughter.
Health December 13, 2023 Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study Nearly 20% of healthy adults have at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate — which increases disease risk. Here's what to know about a new study out of Stanford University.
HEALTH December 9, 2023 Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’ A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him. Lucas Goeller's mother and doctor share his story.
