Medicine
Could a Bra Actually Detect Breast Cancer?
Using thermodynamic sensors, the iTBra could one day screen for breast cancer, but experts are wary
1,800 Studies Later, Scientists Conclude Homeopathy Doesn’t Work
A major Australian study debunks homeopathy—again
New Drawings Show the Strange Beauty of Phages, the Bacteria Slayers
Phage viruses rearrange genes, prey on bacteria and maintain microbial diversity. Can we harness them to do our bidding?
Some Ancient Egyptians Had State-Sponsored Healthcare
Craftsmen who built royal tombs enjoyed sick days, designated physicians and rationed medicine—all paid by the state
The Frightening Legacy of Typhoid Mary
With concerns about infectious disease in the news, a look back at history's most famous carrier
Is That Pill a Placebo? This Program Can Tell, Even If You Can't
A new algorithm could make it faster and less expensive to develop new painkillers
Help for the Brokenhearted: Wearable, Biosynthetic and 'Beatless' Artificial Hearts
Cow-machine hybrids and continuous-flow technologies are helping people survive devastating heart failure
Healers Once Prescribed Chocolate Like Aspirin
From ancient Mesoamerica to Renaissance Europe, the modern confectionary treat has medical roots
Ducks Help Explain How We Feel All the Feels
Highly sensitive nerves in duck bills are offering clues to the way we experience the sense of touch
Trained in CPR? This Life-Saving App Could Make You a Superhero
When someone is experiencing cardiac arrest, PulsePoint sends alerts to CPR-certified invidividuals nearby
A Setback for HIV Prevention Trial: Getting People To Take the Medicine
Women didn’t take their preventative medications, even those proven to work, for fear of side effects
Thomas Jefferson Conducted Early Smallpox Vaccine Trials
When an English doctor discovered a safer kind of immunity, someone had to spread the word to America
1 in 3 Would Rather Die Early Than Take a Daily Pill
New research shows a third of people would trade years of their life to avoid taking daily meds
Why One Nonprofit Wants You to Sell Them Your Poop
A qualified candidate could make thousands of dollars a year selling their waste to an organization preparing fecal transplants for the ill
New Exhibit Showcases the Power of Light in Our Everyday Lives
The open-source show "LIGHT: Beyond the Bulb" crosses disciplines to show the many ways photonics has improved our lives
There Aren’t Enough Patients for Ebola Drug’s First Clinical Trial
The developer called a halt after fewer than 10 people had been treated in the trial’s first month
Toenail Physics Explains Why Big Toes Are More Likely to Suffer Ingrown Nails
The delicate balancing act between stresses of growth and adhesion can help demystify some painful nail disorders
Meet the Friendly Virus That Might Actually Be Good For You
Many people carry it, but it doesn’t make you sick and could actually fight against viruses like HIV and Ebola
Scientists Try Out 2,300-Year-Old Brain Surgery Techniques
Experiments conducted by a Siberian research team shed light on the neurosurgical methods evident in three Iron Age skulls
Hacking the Human Body With Temporary Tattoos and Tiny Implants
Using electrical charges to treat diseases, from diabetes to obesity, is picking up speed
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