Scalp-Cooling Caps May Prevent Hair Loss for Cancer Patients
A new scalp-cooling system may stop hair loss for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
High-Tech Tattoos Can Transfer Data From Skin to Smartphone
DuoSkin tattoos combine high-tech interfaces and fashionable gold leaf material.
Stevia May Be the Cure for Lyme Disease
Stevia leaf extract was shown to treat the tick-borne disease better than traditional antibiotics.
3D-Printed Blood Vessels Successfully Implanted Into Monkeys
3D printing technology for medical purposes is still in its infancy, but its utilization for blood vessels looks promising.
Genetic Variant Tied to Greater Obesity Risk in African Americans
The new focus opens up additional opportunity for understanding — and perhaps preventing — rates of obesity among African Americans.
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.
Scientists May Be Getting Closer to Curing HIV
City of Hope currently has active clinical trials of gene therapy for AIDS using blood stem cell transplantation.
Hepatitis C Now Easily Treated With Oral Medications
Before the advent of these drugs, treatment for Hepatitis C included interferon, which many people say is worse than the symptoms of Hepatitis C itself.
New Artificial Womb May One Day Save Premature Babies
A newly-tested artificial womb could save babies born extremely prematurely, according to a study published in journal Nature Communications.
Scientists Create First Human-Pig Hybrid in Breakthrough Study
The research could one day lead to the growth of human organs inside animals for transplant use.
The Key to Lower Blood Pressure Might Be in Your Inbox
After 12 months of web-based interventions, the study group saw their average systolic pressure drop closer to the normal blood pressure range.
New Technique Could Detect Skin Cancer Without a Biopsy
Painful biopsies, in which suspicious skin is lopped off and sent to a laboratory to detect skin cancer, may soon be a thing of the past.
Smartphones Could Help Discharge Emergency Room Patients Faster
On average, patients whose doctors received lab results on a smartphone left the hospital 26 minutes faster than patients whose physicians had to check the hospital’s electronic system.
Parkinson’s Disease May Not Start With the Brain
The discovery of a protein in the gut provides a previously unrecognized origin of where changes to the same protein in the brain could happen.
Fitbit Saves Woman’s Life by Revealing Deadly Condition
A woman from Connecticut noticed her Fitbit was tracking her unusually high heart rate, and this data ended up revealing a life-threatining condition.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Strongly Linked to Brain Inflammation
The discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding the biology of OCD.
Plastic Surgery Goes Green With ‘Fat Recycling’
Hair is used to make wigs and old clothes are donated, so what can be done with fat taken out of people's bodies?
New Brain-Scanning Device Can Detect Bleeding After Trauma
The new head-scanning device can detect brain bleeding with 97 percent accuracy.
Injections, Implants Could Be Next Step in Battle Against HIV
Scientists are ramping up their battle against HIV with upcoming large-scale trials using injections and implants to protect vulnerable groups.
Campaign Launched to Get More Women Into HIV Heart Health Study
Since antiretroviral medications used to treat HIV increase one's risk of heart disease, a clinical trial seeks both male and female participants to test whether a heart disease pill will help.
Virtual Reality Could Help Prevent Older People From Falling
Utilizing virtual reality to assess the muscles used in maintaining balance could lead to new therapies to help the elderly avoid falling.
Clinical Trials for Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine Coming Soon
The vaccine centers around previous research that has identified a common type of virus, called an enterovirus, as a cause of type 1 diabetes.
From AIDS to Cancer, Scripps Laboratories Are Revolutionizing Medical Research
At Scripps Research Institute, scientists are making some remarkable discoveries in their research into how disease infects our bodies.
This Mom Changed the Way Autistic Children Around the World Play
Dina Kimmel is the dedicated mother behind the We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, a place that gives children with autism a fun and safe place to learn and explore.
Scientists Can Now See Cancer ‘Glowing’ Within the Body
This research could literally shed light on how cancer moves in the body.
Elephants May Hold the Key to Curing Cancer
Less than five percent of elephants get cancer in their lifetime, and an abundance of a cancer-fighting protein in their genetic makeup is likely the reason why.
New Pregnancy Bracelet Buzzes to Let Dad Know When Baby Kicks
New technology from a Scandinavian diaper company allows fathers to connect with their unborn children in a brand new way.
What You Need to Know About Magnetic Eyelashes
The magnetic lash trend is blowing up, which means poor quality knockoffs are abound.
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.
Scientists Delete Specific Memories from Snails’ Brains
The research may be especially important for those who experience traumatic events and have the memories to remember them by.
Immunotherapy Could Be the Next Step to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Solanezumab is the name of the antibody researchers are using with hopes to interrupt or even reverse the formulation of beta amyloid plaque within the brain.
Smartphone Add-On Camera Lets You See Beneath the Surface of Your Skin
NURUGO's smartphone camera accessory and app can help people monitor their skin health and catch early signs of potentially dangerous conditions before they even become visible.
Virtual Reality Could Help Amputees Deal With Phantom Pain
The phantom pain that often plagues amputees has remained something of a mystery, but a new treatment shows promising results for reducing the pain.
Doctors Use Fish Skin to Treat Woman’s Burn Injuries
Maria Ines Candido da Silva was working as a waitress in Brazil when a gas cooker explosion left her with horrific injuries.
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.
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.
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...
Umbilical Cord Blood May Boost Memory and Learning
Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine identified a specific protein in the plasma of umbilical cord blood that increased cognitive functioning in animal studies.
3D-Printed Patch Can Heal Hearts
The 3D bioprinting allows for the patch to be a close match to heart tissue structure.
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.
These Silver-Infused Sheets May Fight Bacteria While You Sleep
Silvon bed sheets are the high-tech, yet cozy solution to preventing bacteria from building up in bed and prolonging the amount of time between washes.
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.
New Headband Technology From South Korea Aims to Treat Depression
This new type of treatment does not try to lessen symptoms, but rather cure depression itself.
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.
Brain Scans Could Spot Autism Even Sooner in Infants
In the study, the researchers correctly predicted 80 percent of the infants who would meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis at age two.
Artificial Ovaries Could Mean Less Harmful Hormone Therapies for Women
The researchers hope to determine whether the engineered ovaries are successful for women.
How a Mother’s Pain Inspired a Doctor’s Lifetime Work in Mind-Body Medicine
Dr. Keerthy Sunder was inspired to pursue mindfulness medicine after being an eyewitness to his mother’s devastating health challenges.
Enzyme Found in Baker’s Yeast Could Help Treat Leukemia
Researchers say that yeast-derived L-asparaginase may be a safer, more effective treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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.
Do Sea Anemones Hold the Key to Generating Human Heart Cells?
Sea anemones, although without an actual heart, do contain “heart genes” that researchers have found to be identical to human heart genes.
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