The procedure is similar to a fine needle biopsy and involves inserting a needle-like probe into the body. Radiofrequency waves are sent out from the probe into the surrounding tissue, which causes ...

What is deep brain stimulation? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes and electrical stimulation to treat movement disorders associated with ...

Kelly Burch is a journalist who has covered health topics for more than 10 years. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and more. Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is ...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 means that abortion laws are now decided at the state level, which has resulted in stringent abortion restrictions across the country ...