After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point—yet risks and ethical issues remain
Hoping to stave off a global health crisis, scientists are breeding a new generation of crops that suck the mineral, which helps the thyroid and immune system, from soil
Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped open the American military to female doctors
At first a crusader for workplace safety, the trained physician railed against the use of the toxic and ubiquitous material
A needle-free injection system, a bug-watching garden camera, a wearable that helps with memory lapses and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
Challenge trials help researchers study immune responses. Skeptics still doubt the approach is worth the risks
From indestructible tardigrades to body-merging comb jellies, animals can teach humans so much about medicine, robotics, aging and survival
Architecture students at the University of Hong Kong invented a cooling apparatus that attaches to a construction helmet
The true, forgotten and sometimes-stinky history of the cohort who took Alexander Fleming's innovation and forever changed the face of modern medicine
In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life
The terms “snake oil” and “snake-oil salesperson” are part of the vernacular thanks to Clark Stanley, a quack doctor who marketed a product for joint pain in the late 19th century
Growing research indicates a pregnant woman’s stress level and overall mental well-being can affect fetal and child development, yet access to prenatal mental health care remains inadequate
The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age
When Lulu Hunt Peters brought Americans a new method for weighing their dinner options, she launched a century of diet fads that left us hungry for a better way to keep our bodies strong and healthy
Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills, yet dentistry is often siloed
The human hand is an incredible tool—and a deadly threat
Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype
A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
The drugs have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and make individuals more flexible in their thinking
Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension
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