MEDICINE

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.

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.

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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.

A Three-Minute Test Diagnoses Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S.

Chef Ryan Conklin Is Elevating the Art of Hospital Food

A hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina has become a Thanksgiving dinner hotspot.

Former Firefighter Receives the Most Extensive Face Transplant in History

He waited more than a year on the donor registry before receiving his new face.

Sewage Samples Could Be Used to Prevent the Next Viral Outbreak

Researchers at MIT are gathering city data from an unusual source.

Watch What Happens to Magnetic Objects Inside an MRI Machine

Dr. Henry Heimlich’s Long Battle With the Red Cross Over His Namesake Maneuver

Dr. Henry Heimlich’s innovative research led to this life-saving technique, but he ran into major issues with the American Red Cross.

Tapeworm Infects Man, Gives Him Cancer

A Columbian man died when the parasite’s cancer spread into his body.

Female Sex Hormone May Save Injured Soldiers

The DOD recently gave a $10 million contract to a University of Alabama research team to begin human safety testing trials on a synthetic estrogen that may be able to save the lives of wounded soldiers and trauma patients.

Scientists Use Light to Regulate Fruit Fly Heartbeats

The technique may one day lead to noninvasive heart treatments for humans.

6 Ways Europe’s Best Doctors Tried to Cure Beethoven’s Deafness

None of the treatments worked, but the composer kept trying.

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Update: 'Brain Surgery Live' Patient Is Up and Walking

Nurses say that on Monday, Grindley "sprinted around the floor."

Electronic Sensors Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer

Israeli scientists have developed sophisticated sensors that can “sniff” out ovarian cancer in a patient's breath.

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