Latest Medicine Stories
A cutting-edge appetite stimulator was inspired by the thorny devil lizard
Do children really need root canals?
FDA approves first fecal transplant pill
That melatonin gummy might be stronger than you need
6 Ozempic facts that make sense of social media hype
New therapies offer hope for patients with rare genetic conditions
5 skin cancer-care tools you should look out for
New Zealand’s wild pigs could be a source of much-needed donor organs
The court ruling banning the abortion pill is based on bogus science
This rechargeable battery is meant to be eaten
Ghana is the first country to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine
Most residencies happen near city hospitals—which can be a problem for rural patients
White House invests $5 billion in new COVID vaccines and treatments as national emergency ends
Kids all over the US are getting strep, but antibiotics are hard to come by
Nearly 18 percent of the global population struggles with infertility
Viagra and the abortion pill can treat multiple illnesses. But how?
FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose treatment
Healthy adults don’t need to keep getting COVID-19 boosters, says WHO
ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements
The White House has a plan to overhaul the organ transplant network
The right way to use seasonal allergy medications
We now have a full composition of Beethoven’s DNA
What we know about hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk
A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in US hospitals—here’s what you need to know
Under a microscope, mouse colons and mutant pollen become art
A good night’s sleep could help vaccines work better
Medical startup put useless plastic implants in chronic pain patients, says FBI
Safer statin alternative could be a better way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
Generic Viagra—not fentanyl—is most likely to be found in illicit drug shipments to the US
Poppy seeds can skew drug test results, but they won’t actually intoxicate you
A little-known form of medical pollution is costing Puerto Ricans their health
MasterChef inspired an edible medical sensor
Dementia care programs are not just for the patient
Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month
Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases
Where is all the hormone-free birth control?
Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart
A new biodegrading ‘smart’ bandage promises faster healing
Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America
Moderna says it will keep its COVID-19 vaccine free (for now)
This vibrating magnetic pill could one day help measure your guts
Lion’s mane mushroom shows promise in boosting brain cell growth
Which healthcare providers should be able to perform laser eye treatments?
A vaccine trial targeting the most lethal breast cancer just took its next step
Dialysis is riskier for Black and Latino patients, CDC says
Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas
The racist history behind using biology in criminology
The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Chewy is doggedly trying to expand into pet telehealth
Why trans people in rural America struggle to find healthcare
Amazon’s RxPass will help you buy generic medication, but only if you’re a Prime member
What’s really going on with myocarditis and COVID vaccines
Common antidepressants may blunt both pain and enjoyment
Websites selling abortion pills are sharing sensitive data with Google
Gender-affirming hormones can improve teens’ mental health and life satisfaction
Another HIV vaccine candidate fails in clinical trial
Late-stage trials show efficacy of Moderna’s RSV vaccine in older adults
Why the Navy is getting fast new medical ships
Unclear regulations prevent telehealth from reaching its full potential
Every year in Texas, it rains rabies vaccines for coyotes and foxes
Why mimicking human organs on ‘chips’ could be a gamechanger for drug research
What rockfish genes can teach humans about living past 100
A look at how cancer cells move and metastatize could help doctors stop them from spreading
Many airplanes are unequipped for in-flight medical emergencies
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