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.
Virtual Reality May Soon Help Autistic Children in Classrooms
Virtual reality is being examined as a possible teaching aid for the classroom because it can provide a way for those with autism to cope with being in stressful situations.
Researchers Are Developing Machines to Smell How Healthy You Are
Researchers believe scent-based technology holds vast promise in improving health outcomes due to the possibility of early detection.
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.
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.
Arthritis Vaccine Could Emerge From Stem Cell Technology
The autoregulation that the stem cells can provide has the possibility to help treat diseases early, before symptoms become serious health issues, the study said.
Music Therapy May Reduce Pain After Surgery
Patients recovering from surgery who received a live music performance, which was tailored to their musical preferences, all reported a drop in pain level.
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.
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.
This Innovative Pillow May Prevent Sleep Wrinkles
The pillow's design reinforces good sleeping habits, not wrinkles.
3 Eye Makeup Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
From magnetic eyelashes to stamp-on eyeliner, these products are the answer to eye makeup application struggles.
Gene-Editing Injection Could Permanently Lower Cholesterol Levels
Although human trials are still decades away, the CRISPR gene-editing technique shows promising results when lowering cholesterol permanently in animal trials.
Smartphone App Claims to Accurately Test Male Fertility
The fertility analyzer uses an “optical attachment” that plugs into a smartphone and a one-use device to collect a semen sample.
‘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 Discover the Hiding Place of the Brain’s Long-Term Memories
Our memories, it turns out, don’t reside in some abstract space or inside an impenetrable lock-box.
New Test Can ‘Sniff’ Out Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
A new test hopes to sniff out early signs of Alzheimer’s — literally.
Measuring Brainwaves May Predict Reading Success in Children
Researchers noticed a unique pattern of brain activity among children who later achieved higher academic success.
At-Home DNA Test Can Reveal Risk for Hereditary Conditions
The newly FDA-approved test can analyze one's predisposition for certain hereditary conditions, like celiac disease and Alzheimer's.
Scientists Create Sensor That Can Track What You Eat
Could this technology be the key to easier dieting?
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.
This Breathalyzer Could Be Used to Detect Diseases, Cancer
The technology of breathalyzers has progressed, from detecting the amounts of alcohol in someone’s blood, to now — diagnosing illness.
This Hand-Held Device Treats ‘Suicide Headaches’
The FDA just approved a device called gammaCore that targets the vagus nerve to treat debilitating cluster headaches.
Scientists Have Removed HIV from the Genes of Infected Mice
The researchers had conducted previous experiments on mice using CRISPR/Cas9 but with less impressive results.
Scientists Create Topical Drug That Tans Skin
Scientists have developed a topical drug that darkens skin pigmentation without the sun's rays.
Computer-Based Therapy Helps College Students Drink Less
For college students who routinely go on binge drinking sprees, a new computerized interface may help curb the dangerous behavior.
Researchers from Brown University School...
New Blood Test Can Reveal Just How Well You’re Aging
Analyzing biomarker signatures in the blood offers insight into a person’s risk for developing age-determined diseases and even death.
Wireless Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Monkeys to Walk Again
A wireless chip implanted in the brain communicates with the spinal cord below the injury.
Jet Stream Vaccine Technology May Replace Needles
The MucoJet device is a painless way to administer vaccines orally.
When High Heels Hurt, Try These ‘Pillows’ for Your Feet
Anyone who has ever worn high heels knows that tingly ball-of-foot pain that happens after a few hours. That pain can ruin your night...
New Utensil Gives People With Disabilities More Control at Mealtime
Liftware Level is a specially designed utensil to help people with hand tremors and other mobility conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Cancer Treatment May Be Revolutionized Through Personalized Vaccines
Vaccines built around a person’s own DNA have proven effective at beating back cancer, two studies show.
While the studies are small and the results,...
Sweat Patch Could Help People Track Their Health
The answer to tracking your health could be in your sweat. Scientists have created a skin patch that is capable of collecting and analyzing sweat.
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.
Pillow Talk: Here Are the Best Pillows for Beauty and Health
Take a closer look at these four beauty pillows, specifically designed to maintain the youthful, healthy-looking appearance of facial and neck skin.
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.
Cancer-Fighting Cap Nearly Doubles the Survival Rate for Brain Cancer
The cap, called Optune, can be worn while patients go about their daily tasks and works by sending alternating frequencies to the brain.
Memory Implants? New Research Could Make Them Possible
Successful tests on rodents showing the possibility of implanting memories are paving the way for the first memory implants for humans, which could help people overcome memory-deficit disorders.
Nanogenerator Draws Power From the Body to Charge Devices
Charging the battery of your phone or wearable device may someday be as simple as wiggling your finger...
Drones to the Rescue: Flying Defibrillators Reach People Faster Than Ambulances
Swedish researchers found that attaching defibrillators to high-tech drones shaved off an average of 16 minutes for response times, a difference that can mean life or death for heart attack patients.
Solar Cells Could Revolutionize the Way Pacemakers Are Powered
Instead of costly, cumbersome batteries, wearable solar cell devices could soon be used to power electronic implants, like pacemakers and brain stimulators.
This New Fabric Repels Grease Stains
Good news for pizza lovers — this new nanotech fabric is oil and grease-resistant.
Chronic Pain Can Stop, Study Says
A new animal study shows how chronic pain starts and where it can end.
iPad Game May Help Prevent Dementia
The interactive game was enjoyable among the study participants, something that is vital to successful cognitive training.
New Wheelchair Design Eases Mobility Challenges
The gear-driven design utilizes 100 percent of the arm effort, making it much easier to go up slopes and across longer, more challenging distances.
New C-Section App May Shorten Hospital Stays for New Mothers
The helpful and cost-effective app was designed with the goal of empowering and informing women who are scheduled to undergo a C-section.
This Sleep Mask Wakes You Up With a Sunrise
The illumy sleep mask uses natural light to both lull you to sleep and wake you up.
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.
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