Health
Allergy Treatments Could Someday Start Before You Are Born
Studies in mice are showing that it might be possible treat disorders that have a genetic basis during pregnancy
Use Virtual Reality to Eliminate That Pain in Your Neck
Altering visual perceptions can trick the brains of chronic sufferers so they can enjoy pain-free motion
How One Doctor Proposes to Conduct the First Human Head Transplant
An Italian neuroscientists says that the surgery could be ready in as few as two years, but the scientific community remains very skeptical
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
Are QR Codes Safe and Other Questions From Our Readers
You asked, we answered
Contaminated Doctors’ Scopes May Have Spread a Superbug to Almost 180 Patients
A drug-resistant bacteria usually found in the gut has infected seven people and contributed to two deaths
LED Skylights Perfectly Mimic Natural Sunlight
The lights fool human brains and camera eyes
This $34 Smartphone-Assisted Device Could Revolutionize Disease Testing
A new low-cost device that plugs into a smartphone could cut down on expensive lab tests
Midnight Snacking Is Bad for Your Brain
Experiments in mice show that misaligned eating patterns can mess with the brain's ability to form memories and learn new tasks
Five Wild Ideas: From a Vest for Weight Loss to an Electric Skateboard
Plus, building blocks for children inspired by Archimedes
A Man With ALS Says "I Love You" to His Wife for the First Time in 15 Years
A new invention from Not Impossible Labs allows Don Moir to script an audible love letter
Help for the Brokenhearted: Wearable, Biosynthetic and 'Beatless' Artificial Hearts
Cow-machine hybrids and continuous-flow technologies are helping people survive devastating heart failure
How Long Will You Live? Ask Your Friends
A medical personality quiz started in the 1930s shows how your best pals may know more about your health than you do
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
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
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
Hacking the Human Body With Temporary Tattoos and Tiny Implants
Using electrical charges to treat diseases, from diabetes to obesity, is picking up speed
The Ohio Measles Outbreak Wasn’t Caused by "Anti-Vaxxers" But by an Amish Traveler
Blaming the anti-vaccination movement for an uptick in measles is oversimplification
How Halitosis Became a Medical Condition With a "Cure"
Bad breath wasn’t perceived as a medical condition until one company realized that it could help them sell mouthwash
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