Hundreds there have already died of a new bird flu, putting world health authorities on high alert
The technology gives hope that blind patients, who lost sight from disease, might one day emerge from the dark
A protein found in human tears can create electricity when placed under pressure, potentially paving the way for better biomedical devices
Army researchers, academics and industry have been using shear thickening fluids for body armor, better football helmets, rehabilitation tools and more
They're being designed to tee up end-of-life conversations, prep documents and provide spiritual counseling
A set of piano pieces could help doctors better understand heart rhythm disorders
This handheld mass spectrometer could make surgeries to remove cancerous tissue quicker and more accurate
These futuristic-sounding apps are on the rise, but it’s key to separate the data from the hype
A new ritual speaks to anxieties surrounding the medicalization of childbearing
An investigation into more than 500 children shows that upbringing can have dramatic effects on human health
Scientists think it could help them better understand progression of chronic diseases like Parkinson's
Rebecca Richards-Kortum and her students at Rice University are designing low-cost devices that can help mothers and babies in a big way
Children with cerebral palsy often walk in a crouched position, which is difficult to maintain over long distances. A robot suit can help.
How the sundae staple went from treatment to just treat
But these helpful machines won't be the humanoid butlers of science fiction
Ananabai Joshee dedicated her career to treating women and helped blaze a path for international doctors training in the U.S.
Addison’s disease may have blackened the explorers' gums and hastened their demise, proposes a history-obsessed dentistry professor
An increasing number of women are relying on apps to track their menstrual cycles. Now, there's even an app approved as birth control.
Those who misuse aquatic antibiotics are playing a dangerous game with their health, doctors and veterinarians say
A tiny sensor mounted to eyeglasses can track eye blinks, allowing communication from locked-in patients
Page 17 of 36