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The Meanings Behind 9 Common (and Thankfully Not-So-Common) Disease Names

Disease terminology can tell us a lot about the (sometimes-misguided) history of medicine.

Breakthrough Study of Toxic Protein 'Clumps' Shines Light on ALS

It offers hope for a drug cure.

Morals, Mammaries, and the Invention of the Stethoscope

In 1816, French physician Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec had a young woman on his exam table, and no idea what to do with her. The examination up to that point suggested a diseased heart, but Laennec wasn’t sure how he would confirm that.

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Scientists 3D-Print and Implant Jawbones, Muscles, and Ears

The updated bioprinter can produce implantable, human-scale muscle, cartilage, and bone.

An Engineered Protein Can Kill Cancer Cells in the Bloodstream

A protein engineered to fit onto nanoparticles successfully kills tumor cells in the bloodstreams of mice with prostate cancer.

How the Perfect Pancake Recipe May Help Us Treat Glaucoma

These researchers tested 14 recipes in the name of science.

Japanese Designers Have Developed a Chair You Can Wear

It's designed to provided relief to surgeons during long operations.

Scientists Make Breakthrough in Controlling Type 1 Diabetes

They were able to transplant healthy human pancreatic cells into diabetic mice without triggering an immune response.

Does Chicken Soup Help a Cold?

It looks like your parents were on to something.

Ultra-Thin Sensors Could Be Used in Tumor-Detecting Gloves

The pressure-sensitive material is thinner than plastic wrap.

This Glove Calms Tremors in Parkinson’s Patients

The technology behind it was inspired by a children's toy.

The Flu Virus May Affect Men Worse Than Women, Study Says

Women have a biological advantage when flu season rolls around.

8 Major Milestones in Facial Transplant Surgeries

Here is a look at the evolution of this groundbreaking procedure—and the people whose lives were changed by it.

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Canadian Scientists Find Medicinal Properties in Maple Syrup Compound

An anti-inflammatory compound in the syrup may inspire new drugs.

How Much Does a Fart Weigh?

Science has given us an idea of the volume of our toots.

Trepanation: The History of One of the World's Oldest Surgeries

The practice of drilling or scraping a hole into the skull’s cranial vault has been performed for thousands of years.

Mitochondria May Be the Missing Link in Understanding Stress Response

“This study will lead to a revolution in neuroscience," Wallace says. "Whether the neuroscientists will accept it is another question."

Why Do Doctors Still Carry Pagers?

Everyone has cell phones, so why do physicians still use pagers?

Reaching for the Soap to Clean That Cut? Try Salty Water Instead

A new study finds that saline water is more effective at cleaning wounds than soap.

Scientists May Be Able to Recycle Used Organs

Researchers say they may be able to convert used pancreases into new ones.

Mike Carroll/College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University

First Puppies Born Through IVF

A beagle at Cornell successfully gave birth to the seven puppies conceived through in vitro fertilization.

People Are Infecting Themselves With Parasitic Worms as a Medical Treatment

Some researchers believe that infection with parasitic worms can stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. Others are not so sure.

The First Penis Transplant in the U.S. Planned for Soldier

Johns Hopkins University surgeons are planning giving a soldier wounded in Afghanistan a working penis within a year.

Last 50 Chimps in NIH–Funded Research to Be Freed

The last 50 chimps used in NIH-funded biomedical research will soon find their way to a sanctuary.

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