Stem Cell ‘SkinGun’ Could Be Used To Heal Burn Patients
New technology could make repairing skin from burn injuries as easy as misting cells from a gun-type device.
Inexpensive Drug for Bleeding After Childbirth Proves to Saves Lives
In studying ways to reduce maternal mortality from childbirth hemorrhaging, a group of researchers revisited tranexamic acid, a drug invented in the 1960s by a Japanese woman.
Swallowing Balloon Capsules May Help Shed Double The Weight
The Obalon balloon system is a new treatment that is slated to hit the market in January. It involves swallowing gas-filled balloon capsules in order to help curb overeating.
Gene-Therapy Used to Cure Boy of Sickle Cell Disease
French researchers have cured a 15-year-old boy of sickle cell disease by interfering with the production of faulty hemoglobin.
Bright Light Therapy May Have Potential to Treat Bipolar Depression
The study showed that sixty-eight percent of of patients with bipolar depression improved with bright light therapy versus only 22 percent of patients on the placebo box.
Empathy Device Allows You to Move Another Person’s Hand with Your Emotions
The involuntary hand gestures occurred as the result of a mood change in the person on the other end of the device.
Artificial Eye Corrects Astigmatism, Focuses on Objects Automatically
The nanoengineered eye, which combines a “metalens” with artificial muscle technology, bests its human counterpart in some instances.
Technology May Be Moving Faster Than Our Brains Can Handle
Read about the mental disorders that have arisen specifically from technology and Internet usage.
Scientists Grow Beating Heart Cells on Spinach Leaves
The key to the new research rests on the methods by which plants, such as spinach, transport fluids and other substances.
Probiotic Cream Made From Body’s Own Bacteria May Cure Eczema
This “natural antibiotic” is superior to pharmaceutical approaches because it doesn’t kill the protective, beneficial bacteria on the skin.
Researchers Get Closer to First Lab-Grown Blood Stem Cells
The breakthrough puts the researchers on pace to make a tremendous impact on patients with genetic disease.
Sleep Tracker Inaccuracy May Cause Obsessive Behavior
With approximately 15 percent of Americans wearing activity trackers, the question remains as to whether it is doing them any good when it comes to accurately tracking sleep patterns.
Wireless Smartphone Device Could Reduce Migraine Pain
The high-tech device could be very attractive to individuals who are wary of taking prescription painkillers for their migraines.
Now You Can Drink Your Water and Eat It, Too
Believe it or not, this ball of water is entirely edible.
Komodo Dragon Blood Could Be Used to Fight Infections
Komodo dragons possess antimicrobial saliva and blood, a discovery that could have broader implications for fighting infections in humans.
Brain Stimulation Studied as Possible Therapy for Autism
The study used mice to demonstrate how stimulating the cerebellum, a part of the brain that has been suggested as an area of interest in previous studies concerning autism, was able to amend social deficiencies for the animals.
Doctor Uses Snapchat Spectacles During Surgery to Create Tutorial
A doctor at the London Independent Hospital recorded a routine hernia repair surgery with a pair of Snapchat Spectacles.
Chronic Pain Can Stop, Study Says
A new animal study shows how chronic pain starts and where it can end.
Brain Cells Actually Favor One Parent’s Genes Over the Other
The new study adds a wrinkle to the current understanding of genetics and may hold the answer to the cause and incidence of some brain disorders.
MDMA Moves Closer to Being PTSD Treatment
Researchers want to flip the narrative on MDMA and put its psychological-soothing properties to good use in the fight against traumatic stress.
Microsoft Watch Helps Parkinson’s Patient Write Again
The "Emma Watch" allowed a young woman with Parkinson's to write legibly for the first time in years.
Marijuana Extract May Reduce Seizures in Epilepsy Patients
Cannabidiol, or CBD, was found to reduce seizures among patients with a rare form of epilepsy by nearly 40 percent.
‘Tree Man’ Has Surgery to Remove Branch-Like Hands
A man dubbed as such for his tree-like hands finally finds relief from this extremely rare condition, thanks to the kindness of doctors in Bangladesh.
Scientists Use CRISPR to Change a Flower’s Color
Scientists have changed the genetic makeup of flowers by using DNA splicing technology, which reveals the vast potential of CRISPR.
Jet Stream Vaccine Technology May Replace Needles
The MucoJet device is a painless way to administer vaccines orally.
This Artificial Lung Can Fit Inside a Backpack
The artificial lung is small enough to be carried in a backpack and is the first of its kind to actively drive up the patient's oxygen levels.
Bright Light Repels Mosquitos, Reduces Bites
It may be the best mosquito repellent that the insects cannot adapt to or find their way around.
New Chocolate Pill Claims to Cut Risk of Dementia and Heart Attack
A new chocolate supplement pill can help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and dementia.
HIV Epidemic May Come to an End by 2025, Predicts Study
Current goals in place that seek to reduce new yearly infections to 12,000 cases in the U.S. by 2025 are already showing signs of success.
Ingredient in McDonald’s Cooking Oil Could Treat Baldness
The chemical in question is used to stop cooking oil from frothing while frying McDonald’s fries.
Researchers Are Developing Contact Lenses that Can Detect Disease
With bio-sensing contact lenses that can assess blood glucose levels, the researchers hope to improve health outcomes by replacing older, painful methods of diabetes monitoring.
New Tech Allows Users to Pay With Their Veins
A new biometric payment system reads a customer’s finger veins to complete a purchase.
‘Sickbit’ App Aims to Detect Illness 24 Hours in Advance
The idea behind this wearable device is that if most people had a half day notice that illness was imminent, they could better plan for the sickness and ultimately their recovery.
Currents Pumped Through Headphones Could Mean Migraine Relief
A group of participants saw a reduction in migraine days of three days per month thanks to the treatment.
ALS Patient Designs Home He Controls With His Eyes
The home uses a wireless signal that allows Steve Saling and other patients to open and close doors, call an elevator and operate TV and lights.
Ketamine Could Be the Answer to Treatment-Resistant Depression
Although ketamine use isn't completely understood, a new study suggests it may prove helpful for treating older patients who struggle with depression.
Drug Therapy Suppresses Inflammation to Reduce Heart Risk
The researchers tested several different doses of a powerful anti-inflammatory drug on a group of about 10,000 study participants, with the doses ranging from low to medium to high.
Gene Therapy That Treats Rare Blindness Gains FDA Approval
Experts believe the cost for the novel treatment may soar to $1 million or more.
File, Print, Wear: New 3D Bioprinter Creates Human Skin
Scientists believe they may have found a fast, reliable method to reduce the need for costly procedures like skin grafts.
New Test Can ‘Sniff’ Out Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
A new test hopes to sniff out early signs of Alzheimer’s — literally.
Humans Have No Limit on Maximum Age: Study
With people now living well past 100 years of age, and advances in medical care ever present, there's no telling what the maximum human age is.
This Doctor Just Created a Slimming Chocolate
After developing a variety of supplements that help to better your body from the inside out, Dr. Amy Lee and the Nucific brand are combining two ideas that are usually an oxymoron: slimming and chocolate.
High-Tech Tattoos Can Transfer Data From Skin to Smartphone
DuoSkin tattoos combine high-tech interfaces and fashionable gold leaf material.
No Cuts About It: Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedure Shows Results
Similar to a gastric bypass procedure, the new 'accordion procedure' works to decrease the size of the stomach but without the cuts and scars that come with invasive surgery.
This Robotic Arm is Controlled by the Mind
Researchers are working on new technology, which allows a robotic arm to be controlled by the mind through something called electroencephalography.
11-Year-Old Girl Invents Her Own Glittery Prosthetics
Jordan Reeves' limb difference isn't slowing her down; she's embracing her unique condition by raising awareness for other children with limb differences and even designing her own 3D prosthetics.
Artificial Ovaries Could Mean Less Harmful Hormone Therapies for Women
The researchers hope to determine whether the engineered ovaries are successful for women.
Emotionally-Aware Robots May Soon Be Caring for Grandma and Grandpa
While they will not be replacing human caregivers, scientists are hoping that these robots will soon be able to assist seniors with everyday tasks like taking medication and offering companionship.
Scientists Disable Cancer’s Ability to Spread Using Tiny Gold Rods
The new technique showed that using tiny gold rods heated by lasers essentially sawed off the cancer cells’ legs.
New ‘Black Box’ Device Puts Surgeons’ Skills to the Test
A new tracking device may find its way into the operating room and measure – by video and movement – how well a surgeon...
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