HEALTH

This Soft Artificial Heart May One Day Shorten the Heart Transplant List

Its developers hope it sparks the next generation of total artificial hearts.

An artificial bezoar stone from Goa, India

5 Dubious Historical Antidotes for Poison (and What Actually Works)

Bejeweled hairballs, anyone?

How Long Could a Person Survive With an Unlimited Supply of Water, But No Food at All?

Don't try this at home.

6 Ways Technology Can Help Mental Health Disorders

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Skipping Breakfast Could Be Bad for Your Heart

Make time to eat breakfast in the morning—your body will thank you.

Doctors Didn't Actually Wear Beaked Masks During the Black Plague

The birdlike accessory is credited to French doctor Charles de Lorme, who was chief physician to King Louis XIII.

Pablo, a Groundbreaking New BBC Series, Teaches Kids About Autism

“It’s more than television,” says Gráinne McGuinness, the show’s creator.

8 Strange Items Surgeons Have Removed From People's Bodies

Putting a live eel in your butt is probably going to create more problems than it solves.

'Smart' Tattoos Could Monitor Your Blood Sugar

The ink changes color when your blood sugar is getting low.

Why You Should Sing 'Happy Birthday’—Twice—While Washing Your Hands

This personal version of bathroom karaoke could ultimately prevent you from contracting a cold or other bugs.

Scientists Remove the Gluten Genes From Wheat

They used CRISPR gene editing to cut out many of the proteins that cause problems for millions.

Why Does Having a Fever Make You Feel Cold?

It seems counterintuitive: Your body temperature is rising, but you're shivering cold.

Knock-Off Versions of Nerf Ammo Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries

Ralphie's mom tried to warn us.

Here's What You Need to Know Before Getting Inked or Pierced, According to Doctors

Read up before getting that butterfly tattoo or belly ring.

8 Potential Signs of a Panic Attack

It’s not just fear or worry.

You Can Be a "Nonresponder" to Some Types of Exercise

A study indicates some people are “nonresponders” to endurance or weight training, and might need to change their workout to see results.

What’s the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety?

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

CDC Traces Infectious Disease Outbreak in Seven States to Pet-Store Puppies

The 39 cases are connected to one chain of pet stores in Ohio.

Dirty Money: The Cash In Your Wallet Is a Magnet for Germs

You may want to wash your hands after reading this.

Florida Still Needs Volunteer Nurses to Help at Hurricane Irma Shelters

Governor Rick Scott has issued a last-minute plea for nurses who are willing to ride out the storm at one of the hundreds of shelters that have been set up in order to assist those with special medical needs

This Virtual Reality Game Is Designed to Help Scientists Spot Dementia

Sea Hero Quest can generate the same amount of data in two minutes as they'd get from five hours of lab-based tests, its creators say.

Unemployed and Looking for Work? Think Twice Before Taking Just Any Job

A new study shows that accepting a bad job after a period of unemployment can actually heighten physical stress.

7 Surprising Facts About the Breast

Smoking can cause breasts to droop, but breastfeeding doesn't.

This Updated Pegboard Game Helps Stroke Victims Relearn Motor Skills

One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.

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