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AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.
Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich in processed meats and sugars, are known culprits behind the soaring rates of several illnesses. In contrast, diets abundant in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains offer a protective shield against these diseases. The shift […]
Discovery of ancient viruses in Neanderthal remains may reshape our understanding of their extinction.
Alcohol poisoning is a surprisingly common problem. Soon, we may have a better way to treat it.
We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.
Genetic analysis clearly shows leprosy went from one species to the other. But the route is unclear.
Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, tormented by the invisible scars of war, instructed his parents to donate his brain to science, uncovering profound trauma and sparking crucial conversations about military health protocols.
In the radioactive exclusion zone of Chernobyl the immune systems of wild wolves have undergone striking adaptation.
Innovative blood sampling device mimics leech mechanics for painless, efficient diagnostics.
The new research could go on to help those with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.
Some people have a special place in their hearts for sour foods, but until now their taste has been ignored — not anymore.
Researchers in the UK are enhancing white bread to be as healthy as wholemeal while maintaining its appeal.
Baldness is a strange thing. Well, baldness itself isn’t strange — what’s strange is how we deal with it. It affects more than 50% of men, but it’s pretty much inconsequential from a health perspective (bald men live just as long as haired men and are just as healthy). In 2019, Egyptology professor Samar Kamal […]
New enzyme technology could transform some blood types into universal donor blood, addressing global blood shortages.
We're getting better and better at understanding dementia.
New study finds women seeing female physicians could receive better care.
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Apparently, they're also the window to the brain.
This only seems to work if the patient and the clinician have a strong, positive relationship.
New research explores the neural hijacking that cocaine addiction causes in the brain.
Local infections had been hovering at around 5 cases per year. Now, there's over 20.
It's not just humans and farm animals. Pets have a role to play as well.
Getting rid of boredom may add new meaning to your life.
ADCs target cancer cells with precision, offering a promising advance in minimizing treatment side effects.
Researchers want to use the eye as a base to treat diabetes.
Welcome to the fascinating world of working memory—an overlooked but essential aspect of our cognitive machinery.
The genetic lottery of handedness just got a little bit more complicated.
Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.
This may be particularly good news for diabetes patients.
The output is still very low, but for the first time we have something than can harness oxygen to power medical devices indefinitely.
During the last total eclipse in 2017, there were 31% more fatal car crashes than on a usual day.
Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.
The findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our integral role in the ecosystem's viral exchange.
This is no fluke. There are thousands of such brains well-preserved by natural processes.
Lenmeldy has changed the fate of dozens of children with a devastating genetic disease. But it comes at an outrageous price.
Scientists used computer-generated images to illustrate how a rare condition distorts people's faces.
This mass grave has skeletons of men, women, and children arranged as if these people were buried in a rush, but why?
The pig liver worked for ten days in the patient's body.
This research could lead to new non-hormonal contraceptives and other insights into female fertility.
These compounds could help those who are physically unable to exercise.
Some dairy farms could turn into lifesaving insulin factories.
Why would doctors ask a patient to play rock songs on the guitar while they open his skull and do surgery?
Running is a fitness classic — and there's a good reason why.
You really should wash your reusable bottle more.
A new study challenges the conventional link between dopamine and drug abuse.
The world is in dire need of an accessible and affordable breast cancer screening technology. Here is one that looks perfect.
Exposure to ready-to-eat food outlets seems to be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.
The findings underscore the need for more regulatory oversight for tattoo inks.
This is a faster digital method for crafting lifelike prosthetic eyes using 3D printing, promising enhanced comfort and appearance for users.
Advances in 3D printing are finally showing the worth in healthcare.
If you've ever needed a reason to work out — here it is.
