MEDICINE

Could a Fungus Cause Crohn’s Disease?

A small study found unique fungal-bacterial relationships in the guts of people with Crohn’s.

The Americas Have Officially Been Declared Measles-Free

The last case of endemic measles was in 2002.

Scientists Bioengineer Arteries That Could Potentially Grow Inside the Body

Implanted in lambs, the artificial blood vessels fared incredibly well—and they didn't trigger an immune response.

15 Unexpected Facts About Military Research From Mary Roach’s Grunt

The U.S. military studies everything from uniform button placement to traveler's diarrhea to organ transplants with the same intense rigor.

7 Tips for Living with Asthma in a Big City

Breathe a little easier.

Patrick Manson, the Man Who First Linked Mosquitoes to Disease

He was the first to figure out that irritating buzz could be a danger sign.

15 Curious Quack Remedies From the Age of Patent Medicine

The “patent” in the name didn’t refer to government approval, but proprietary concoctions marketed with extreme promises and flamboyant showmanship.

More Proof That Sewers Are Full of Medication-Laced Pee

And around colleges, they're filled with caffeine and nicotine to boot.

Stem Cell Therapy Restores Movement to Paralyzed Man’s Arms and Hands

On March 6, 2016, just before Kris Boesen’s 21st birthday, his car skidded across a wet road in Bakersfield, California and slammed into a telephone pole.

Watch Bacteria Evolve to Become Antibiotic Resistant

Researchers used a giant Petri dish to show how bacteria adapt to survive in high doses of antibiotics.

The 1866 Chicago Sextuplets Hidden From the World

Jennie Bushnell was terrified her six children would be seen as freaks—so she kept their remarkable birth a secret.

Being Infected With Malaria Helped Ebola Victims to Survive

A recent study of Ebola patients revealed a surprising finding.

A Growing Number of Parents Think Vaccines Are "Unnecessary"

A new study suggests that parents’ reasons for refusing to vaccinate have shifted in the last decade.

Sci-Fi Fans Are Helping Researchers Build a Medical Database

Dust off your favorite films and novels to contribute to this growing index.

Introducing Cold Medicine That Comes in K-Cup Form

The tiny pods will help you simplify your sick days.

Brands Drop Letters A, B, and O From Their Names to Promote Blood Donations

The letters A, B, and O are disappearing from signs and billboards around the world.

An Artificial Pancreas Will Likely Be Available by 2018

"This is, at least at the moment, a bridge to a cure until a biological cure is found.”

6 Tips to Better Understand Your Medical Bills

Hospital bills are not only confusing and intimidating, they may also be costing you money.

Why Do Olympians Wear That Colorful Tape?

Birthmarks? Accessories? A bizarre form of intimidation?

What You Should Know About Generic Drugs

For some patients, small differences in generic drugs can be a big deal.

4 Methods Scientists Use to Anticipate Outbreaks of Infectious Disease

Outbreaks of infectious disease are, by their very nature, difficult to predict, but we do have some ways to figure out what may be coming next.

Want the Best Hospital Care in the U.S.? Head to Rochester, Minnesota

U.S. News ranks Minnesota's Mayo Clinic as the best hospital in the country.

Zapping Bone Marrow With a Laser Can Boost a Low Platelet Count

It may be the key to curing a common blood disorder.

New Therapy Treats Autoimmune Disease Without Suppressing Immune System

The research, published recently in Science, could open the door to targeting other autoimmune diseases.

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