WATCH: This New Robotic Hand Has a Human Touch
A group of scientists from Cornell University may have devised a way for a robot to feel its surroundings internally, similar to the way humans do.
Frog Slime May Protect Against Deadly Flu Strains
The discovery of a peptide in the frog slime is a potentially important one to global public health.
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.
Scientists Can Now See Cancer ‘Glowing’ Within the Body
This research could literally shed light on how cancer moves in the body.
Lab-Grown Cartilage May Bring Relief to Osteoarthritis Sufferers
With a cellular structure similar to that of natural cartilage, the bioengineered material features exceptional durability for lab-grown tissue.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
New Blood Test Aims to Detect Autism Sooner
Scientists from the UK hope the test will not only help to detect autism spectrum disorder sooner, but also to reveal new causes.
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.
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.
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.
Nutritious Elixir Helps Women Run and Bike Faster: Study
Physically active women who took a monthly supplement containing essential minerals sliced nearly a minute off a three-mile run – and gained other aerobic...
New Sunscreen Reacts to Your DNA For Better Protection
A new type of sunscreen works with a person's DNA to better protect the skin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brain Buzz: A Shot of Electricity May Boost Your Memory
Researchers hope their technique for stimulating the brain through electrical signals can help patients with existing neurological challenges.
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.
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.
Smart Bandages That Monitor Wounds Are Getting Closer to Trials
The smart bandages would report their analysis through a regular broadband network and are designed to monitor an array of physical attributes.
Artificial Ovaries Could Mean Less Harmful Hormone Therapies for Women
The researchers hope to determine whether the engineered ovaries are successful for women.
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.
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.
Scientists Brew Probiotic Beer That’s Actually Good for You
The beer can neutralize toxins and viruses and even help to keep the immune system in check.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Strongly Linked to Brain Inflammation
The discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding the biology of OCD.
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.
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.
Can Virtual Reality ‘Diet Goggles’ Help You Lose Weight?
The goggles can reduce appetite, make low-fat foods taste delicious and even trick our brains into thinking we’re eating more than we actually are.
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.
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.
Grape Seed Extract Lengthens Lifespan of Tooth Fillings
Grape seed extract was found to strengthen a part of the tooth known as dentin.
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Could Blocking Sweet Taste Receptors Prevent Sinus Infections?
Blocking a person’s sweet taste receptors allows the natural infection-fighting ability of bitter taste receptors to flourish.
Australian Students Recreate ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli’s Price-Hiked Drug
Students in Australia might be giving Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical executive once dubbed “the most hated man in America,” a run for his money.
Scrub Away Cellulite With Coffee Grounds?
Scrubs made with coffee grounds can give your skin an extra boost from the antioxidants, and the caffeine can tighten the skin.
What You Need to Know About Magnetic Eyelashes
The magnetic lash trend is blowing up, which means poor quality knockoffs are abound.
Teen Creates Bra That Detects Breast Cancer
Julian Rios Cantu, an 18-year-old teen from Mexico, was determined to create the cancer-detecting bra, called "Eva," after witnessing his own mother's struggle with breast cancer.
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.
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,...
Glass Batteries Could Soon Power Our Devices
The man who helped to invent the lithium-ion battery has now introduced a more efficient, fast-charging glass battery that could soon make its way to market.
New Blood Test Aims to Detect Cancer Sooner Than Ever
By zeroing in on miniscule amounts of DNA, researchers believe they can catch cancer early and save countless lives.
Can This New Beauty Tool Really Zap Your Way to Perfect Skin?
Micro-currency has been popular in the beauty industry for years, but the ZIIP Beauty device uses a nano-currency, which vibrates at a lower yet more potent frequency.
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.
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