Using echo location, or sound, bats are able to fly in the dark, and dolphins are able to guide themselves through the ocean. Similarly, human beings like Daniel…
Meet Craig Lewis, the first man without a heart. With Mr. Lewis facing imminent death from amyloidosis, a rare autoimmune disease, Craig’s doctors did something never before done…
Despite annual increases in healthcare premiums having slowed in the U.S. since 2010, these premiums are still rising about 3 times faster than average income, resulting in healthcare…
Despite being one of the most advanced countries in the study of science and medicine, the United States has an unusually high preterm birthrate of about 12 percent.…
Researchers at the University of Cambridge announced the successful creation of artificial sperm and eggs using human stem cells and skin cells. With specific genetic instructions, a small…
Millions of people spend the duration of their work day sitting in front of a computer, but few people understand the health detriments that extensive sitting causes. When…
Will this be the way you access your medical records in the future? The Cicret Bracelet may be the next breakthrough in the tech space, allowing users to…
As infectious bugs grow stronger and more resistant to drugs, a British Government Commission Review warned that these “superbugs” could lead to as many as 10 million deaths by…
For victims of stroke, time is of the essence. Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke can lead to irreversible brain damage when blood flow to part of the brain is…
In the world of medical technologies, wearable tech is becoming increasingly relevant to healthcare providers across the globe. Wearables are revolutionizing the relationship between physician and patient, helping…