Medicine
Civil War Plant Remedies Actually Fought Off Infections, Study Finds
Researchers tested the antimicrobial properties of three plants mentioned in an 1863 treatment book
Read Hundreds of Medical Case Files by Two 17th-Century Quacks
Cambridge historians have digitized 500 case notes by the notorious astrologer-physicians Simon Forman and Richard Napier
Scientists Identify Factors That Make People Naturally Resistant to H.I.V.
Studying key points on the H.I.V. virus that are weak to immune system attacks could lead to new treatments or H.I.V. vaccines
Drug-Resistant Infections Could Kill 10 Million People Annually by 2050
A new U.N. report highlights the danger posed by widespread antibiotic misuse in humans, livestock and agriculture
How To Prepare for a Future of Gene-Edited Babies—Because It's Coming
In a new book, futurist Jamie Metzl considers the ethical questions we need to ask in order to navigate the realities of human genetic engineering
Scientists Used Human Tissue to 3-D Print a Tiny Heart
The technique could eventually be adapted to create full-sized organs personalized to each patient
The Family That Feels Almost No Pain
An Italian clan's curious insensitivity to pain has piqued the interest of geneticists seeking a new understanding of how to treat physical suffering
Drones’ Newest Cargo Might Just Be Human Organs
Surgeon Joseph Scalea is developing a cooler, biosensors and an online platform with GPS to monitor organs in transport in real time
How Ether Went From a Recreational 'Frolic' Drug to the First Surgery Anesthetic
Before ether was used as an anesthetic in surgery, doctors relied on less effective techniques for pain relief, such as hypnosis
A Baby Girl in Colombia Was Born With Her Twin Inside Her Abdomen
It is a rare condition known as ‘fetus-in-fetu.’ In this case, the malformed twin was removed and the baby is doing well
F.D.A. Approves First Drug for Treating Postpartum Depression
Brexanolone, which is administered intravenously, has been shown to work within 48 hours
The Rivalry Between Two Doctors to Implant the First Artificial Heart
Featuring titans of Texas medicine, the race was on to develop the cutting-edge technology
This Minimally Invasive Technique Could Reduce the Need for Open-Heart Surgery
Clinical trials suggest TAVR is just as beneficial as, or perhaps even better than, open-heart surgery for low- and high-risk patients alike
Dog Walks Are Good Exercise for Seniors—But Be Careful, Fractures Are on the Rise
Injuries caused by walking a dog on a leash have doubled in the last 15 years for Americans aged 65 and over
A Medieval Arabic Medical Text Was Translated Into Irish, Discovery Shows
Ibn Sīnā's <i>Canon of Medicine</i> was once a core part of the European medical curriculum
Doctors Identify Very Rare ‘Semi-Identical’ Twins
There is only one other known case of this unusual type of conception, which happens when an egg is fertilized by two sperm
Radioactive Material Transferred by Cancer Patient’s Body Contaminated an Arizona Crematorium
Researchers also found traces of a different radioactive isotope, likely linked with a separate cremation, in a worker’s urine
What Do People Google Before Going to the E.R.?
Study reveals that patients’ health-related searches doubled in the week before an emergency room visit
113 Museums Transformed Illustrations From Their Collections Into Free Coloring Pages
This year's #ColorOurCollections campaign features fantastical drawings of mythical flora and fauna, grotesque medical sketches
Can a Pill Fight Loneliness?
A University of Chicago scientist thinks the hormone pregnenolone might reduce lonely people's fear of connecting—and their risk of serious health problems
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