6 Modern Medical Breakthroughs That Are About to Change the Health Game

Thanks to science, we now know more about our health than ever before.

It seems like there are game-changing medical breakthroughs happening all the time, but here are six of the most fascinating advancements. They might just become standard operating procedure someday soon.

1. The Fecal Transplant
Sure, it sounds pretty gross, but popping poop pills can do everything from take on obesity, to treat irritable bowel disease and UTIs, to possibly even fight serious diseases like Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

New Study Says it Costs Less Than You Think to Eat Healthy

That's the average amount of money a healthy diet costs over an unhealthy one, according to a new study published in the medical journal BMJ Open. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health studied healthy and unhealthy diet patterns in ten wealthy countries and found that across the board, diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts, cost more than those heavy in processed foods and refined grains. On average, the healthiest diets came in at $1.50 more per day.