Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers were searching for potential human pathogens in wild animals. They’ve found thousands
Stewart Adams' headache subsided—and his over-the-counter pain reliever became one of the world's most popular medications
After one hospital struggled to sustain the breathing of hundreds of patients, engineers found a solution that saved lives and sparked an ethical firestorm
But do these technologies, apps and wearables respect employee privacy?
The story of the medical researcher whose quick action protected millions of Americans from a new contagion
Amid toilet paper shortages, many Americans are making the switch—but does all the fuss about bidets really hold water?
Labs and companies are already distributing some, but they vary drastically in price and potential performance
Antivirals that work against a large number of diverse viruses would help us prepare for new diseases, but creating them is a big biological challenge
The outbreak was far deadlier than COVID-19, but the empire survived
Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters
Modified hospital designs have become necessary as the first wave of the pandemic tears through U.S. communities
Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus
The containment practices of outbreaks past could have lessons for modern epidemics
In New York City, a desperate need among healthcare workers has pushed to the forefront the question: Is homemade equipment safe to use?
A century before today’s celebrity health gurus, an American businesswoman was a beauty with a brand
While the efficacy of the spitting policy in preventing disease transmission was questionable, it helped usher in an era of modern public health laws
The latest DNA science can match tumor types to new treatments, and soon, a blood test might be able to detect early signs of cancer
In recent decades, the idea of human regeneration has evolved from an 'if' to a 'when'
A universal flu vaccine would eliminate the need for seasonal shots and defend against the next major outbreak
The so-called 'xenobots' could replace traditional metal or plastic robots without polluting the planet, but they raise ethical questions
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