Medicine
Waking Up During Anesthesia Can Have Long-Lasting Effects
Half of people who reported waking up from anesthesia suffered lasting psychological trauma
A 24-Year-Old Woman Just Discovered She's Had a Hole in Her Brain Her Entire Life
This rare care demonstrates just how incredibly adaptive the human brain is
IBM's Watson Will Match Cancer Patients With Trials at Mayo Clinic
By pairing patients with trials in seconds, the supercomputer will help speed the pace of medical innovation
See Rare Footage of F.D.R. Speaking at the National Institute of Health
Right before being elected to a third term, F.D.R. spoke at N.I.H. about preparedness for war and the need to research deadly diseases
Before Dr. Mutter, Surgery Was a Dangerous and Horrifically Painful Ordeal
The talented doctor changed the way the medical profession operated
Fully Functional Thymus Grown In Mouse
Growing organs for human transplant is still a long way off, but this study is still a step forward
One Aspirin a Day Helps Keep Cancer Away
According to the largest analysis conducted to date, daily doses of aspirin significantly reduces the risk of getting some common cancers
With an Untested New Drug, Two Ebola Patients Are Experiencing "Miraculous" Recovery
The drug, however, was not "top secret," as some outlets have reported
Bubble Wrap Can Make Great DIY Test Tubes
Bubble wrap test tubes could be particularly useful in developing countries
Researchers Make Phase-Changing Material Fit for Transforming Robots
Wax and foam are on the cutting edge
More Than Two Thirds of American Youth Aren’t Good Enough for the Military, Says the Military
The military won't accept people prescribed ADHD medications—but that doesn't mean soldiers aren't using Adderall
American Law Has Never Been Comfortable With Birth Control
Americans might support and use birth control, but the Hobby Lobby decision did not
This Software Can Spot Rare Genetic Disorders Just by Looking at a Person's Face
New software can spot genetic disorders like Down's syndrome by analyzing photographs of faces
Will Genome Sequencing Make Us Smarter About Dealing With Diseases in Our Genes—Or Just More Anxious?
Doctors could use our genetic map to pinpoint the best treatment for our diseases. But how much do we want to know about what's lurking in our DNA?
The Gory New York City Riot that Shaped American Medicine
Back before medical school was a respected place to be, New Yorkers raised up in protest over the doctors’ preference for cadavers for study
Stressed Nurses Dehumanize Patients to Cope, Says New Research
Italian study analyzes what it takes for nurses to remain committed to their job
Your Blood Type is a Lot More Complicated Than You Think
There are millions of varieties—and a global network to help share them
No Batteries Here: New Implants Can Charge Through Your Body's Own Tissue
A device being tested by Stanford University researchers is the latest in an area of medical development known as “electroceuticals.”
The Next Wave of Cancer Cures Could Come From Nasty Viruses
The idea of using viruses to fight cancer isn’t new, but recent breakthroughs are offering more promising results
Online Reviews Are Finally Catching Up With the Medical Profession
Yes, your online review of your doctor is influencing other people. Including your doctor.
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