Medicine
Doctors' Stethoscopes Can Transmit Bacteria As Easily As Unwashed Hands
New research shows that the instruments could be a vector for bacterial infections—a concern, as they're infrequently sterilized
Facial Hair Transplants Are Growing in Popularity
According to science, beards are more attractive. Good thing you can buy one at the doctor's office.
Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man May Not Have Been a Flawless Picture of Health
He may have had a hernia
Five Vitamins and Supplements That Might Actually be Worth Taking
Science tells us that taking most vitamins is worthless—but a few buck the trend
An Injectable Bandage Can Stop Heavy Bleeding in 15 Seconds
A new technology developed for the military has the potenial to save soldiers from fatal gunshot wounds
Chlamydia Can Live in Your Gut And Reinfect You After You’re Cured
Doctors have known that chlamydia can reappear, but until now they’ve been stumped as to how exactly it happens
A Scientific Explanation of How Marijuana Causes the Munchies
THC appears to increase our sensitivity to scents and flavors by using naturally occurring neural networks to convince the brain that it's starving
X-Ray Art: A Deeper Look at Everyday Objects
Brit Hugh Turvey adds his artistic touch to x-rays of suitcases, old shirts and a host of other subjects
Medical Students Are Fixing Wikipedia Entries
Wikipedia is still the leading source of information for patients and providers. Which is a problem, since Wikipedia entries have mistakes
A Postmortem of the Most Famous Brain in Neuroscience History
Patient H.M.'s brain has been sliced and digitized, leading to new insights for scientists
How Doctors Are Harnessing the Power of Gold to Fight Cancer
Can the precious metal hold the key to killing cancerous cells?
A New Drug Could Help You Forget Long-Term Traumatic Memories
The drug has allowed mice to replace old anxiety-filled memories with new, harmless ones
The Cure For Snoring Is...Singing?
Choir director Alise Ojay's vocal exercises have been shown to work throat muscles that help silence the snorer within
Adermatoglyphia: The Genetic Disorder Of People Born Without Fingerprints
The extremely rare disease causes no problems—apart from occasional difficulties with the authorities
This Mask Can Tell You How You've Been Sleeping
Its inventors say that through its sensors, the NeuroOn will also let you know the best times to take naps
Migraine Headaches and the Remarkable Power of Placebos
A new study finds that the placebo effect is just as powerful as a popular pill in treating migraines. How can doctors use that to help us feel better?
Five Reasons Why You Should Probably Stop Using Antibacterial Soap
As the FDA recently noted, antibacterial products are no more effective than soap and water, and could be dangerous
Your Complete Guide to the Science of Hangovers
Here's what we know, what we don't know, and how you can use this information to minimize your suffering
The Best of the British Medical Journal's Goofy Christmas Papers
This year, for example, we learned about just how much James Bond actually drank. Last year we learned just why Rudolph's nose was red
1,000 Years Ago, Patients Survived Brain Surgery, But They Had To Live With Huge Holes in Their Heads
The practice finally came to an end when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century and decided to make it illegal
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