Medical

What do you get when you put a vaccine conspiracy theorist in charge of the agency responsible for funding medical research throughout the globe?...

archived 15 Jan 2026 19:29:57 UTC

Fentanyl deaths dropped 21% after killing over 250,000 Americans since 2021, offering cautious hope amid the ongoing crisis and uncertainty.

A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban isn't letting the absurdity of America's healthcare costs slide—not when a scan can cost more than some used cars. On...

archived 1 Jan 2026 19:15:11 UTC

Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.

Cell-sized robots can sense temperature, make decisions, and move autonomously using nanowatts of power—no external control needed.

The device advances medicine toward a future that might see tiny robots sent into the body to rewire damaged nerves, deliver medicines and analyze a patient’s cells without surgery.

Rick VonderBrink's answer: I will share a secret with you: the physical examination part of a wellness visit is far and away the least important part of the encounter. The odds of us finding an abnormality that matters on a person without symptoms or complaints is tiny, and the medical literature...

archived 12 Aug 2025 20:01:14 UTC

How does a smart bandage use machine learning to heal wounds faster? Explore the fascinating technology behind a-Heal's innovative design.

Colds happen to the best of us. While not usually dangerous, the viruses that cause the common cold can certainly make us achy, sneezy, and just plain miserable, sending us searching for a remedy high and low. Some treatments may not help open up a stuffy nose or soothe a sore throat, but you’re in luck — there are natural remedies that are scientifically proven to ease cold symptoms. Here are the most effective remedies that might help you feel better the next time you’re nursing a cold.

Scientists are working on a clinical trial of the medication and hope to have it ready for general use in 2030 By Stan Goff, Senior Content Editor Researchers in Japan have been developing a medication that may allow people to grow new teeth, and they’re hopeful to have it ready for general use by 2030.

Researchers from Aarhus University—in a major international collaboration—have developed a groundbreaking method that can provide more information from the tissue samples doctors take from patients every day.