MEDICINE

Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey in the latest season of Grey's Anatomy.

Grey’s Anatomy Is Donating Hospital Gowns and Gloves to Real-Life Healthcare Workers

The 'Grey's Anatomy' spin-off series, ‘Station 19,’ also gave a few hundred N95 masks to a Los Angeles firehouse.

From Inedible to Indispensable: When a Quack Doctor Touted Tomatoes as a Medical Cure-All

In the 1830s, Americans became obsessed with the idea that tomatoes could cure everything from cholera to diarrhea.

Can Farts Spread Disease?

A couple of long-suffering scientists from Australia donated their time—and their gas—to figuring out whether farts can spread disease.

The Red Cross Is In Urgent Need of Blood Donations

The organization is cautioning that canceled blood drives could create a serious supply shortage for people in need.

Coronavirus precautions have led to questions over methods of isolation.

Isolation vs. Quarantine: What's the Difference?

Viral outbreaks often necessitate patient isolation or quarantine. But what separates each separation?

Health care workers take precautions to avoid illness.

How Doctors and Nurses Protect Themselves From Infectious Patients

Health care workers see sick people all day, every day. So why don't they fall ill like the rest of us?

To some people with asthma, these albuterol inhalers are literal life-savers.

The FDA Has Approved the First Generic Albuterol Inhaler for Asthma

At last, people with asthma will be able to buy potentially life-saving medicine without breaking the bank.

8 Ways You Can Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak

The CDC warns that Americans should start preparing for a coronavirus outbreak. Here's what you should know to keep yourself and your community safe.

Violinist Dagmar Turner played George Gershwin's "Summertime" and other selections during her brain surgery performance.

Watch: Woman Plays Violin During Brain Surgery to Help Doctors Avoid Damaging Her Fine Motor Skills

She flexed her fine motor skills with a mid-surgery violin performance that featured George Gershwin’s “Summertime” and more.

This woman's tooth pain is actually helping her avoid further damage.

The Reason Our Teeth Are So Sensitive to Pain

If your tooth enamel is worn down, the path is clear for your sensitive tooth to feel pain like no other.

Coronavirus fears have spread throughout China and beyond.

China's Coronavirus App Is Alerting Citizens When They're in Danger of Being Infected

The smartphone app developed by the Chinese government warns users when they've been in close contact with someone likely to be infected with the new coronavirus.

A happy couple leaves the hospital with their newborn baby in the 1960s.

‘Do Not Smoke While Baby Is in the Room’ and Other Hospital Rules New Moms Had to Follow—In 1968

According to this list, new moms who are breastfeeding should avoid something called “green cocoanut cake” at all costs.

Does Wearing a Face Mask Really Help Protect Against Coronavirus and Other Illnesses?

Masks have become a part of daily life for millions in response to the spread of coronavirus. But can they really lessen the spread of disease?

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The Reason Doctors Have Such Sloppy Handwriting

It seems like detail-oriented people would have good handwriting, but doctors don’t always have the time to spend on it.

The Unkindest Cut: The Chainsaw Was Invented to Assist With Difficult Childbirths

The serrated-chain blade we associate with striking down trees was originally invented to slice through pelvic bone during deliveries.

14 Incredible Scientific Discoveries of the Decade

From the origins of our species to clues about the future of the universe, scientific discoveries achieved in the last decade transformed our understanding of our world. Here are 14 of the most momentous.

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An Alaska Dentist Is Being Prosecuted for Riding a Hoverboard During a Tooth Extraction

Granted, he’s not the best dentist—but does riding a hoverboard during dentistry qualify as a crime?

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Nike Is Releasing a Durable Slip-On Sneaker Designed for Medical Professionals

Shoe designers worked with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital staff to develop a comfortable, sturdy “clog made athletic.”

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Why Does Your Arm Hurt After You Get a Flu Shot?

If you’ve ever received a flu shot, you may have noticed that your upper arm is sore for a day or two afterward. Here’s why.

The Best Way to Get Your Stuck Tongue Out of a Bottle

Kids who find their tongues stuck in juice bottles can experience pain, swelling, or possibly airway obstruction. A technique used to uncork wine bottles could help.

10 Facts You Should Know About Epilepsy

There are different types of epileptic seizures that come with different epilepsy symptoms. Here are some more facts about this neurological condition.

CVS Pulls Zantac and Similar Heartburn Medications From Stores Over Cancer Concerns

Though the FDA hasn’t recalled ranitidine—the generic name for Zantac—just yet, CVS has decided it’s better to be safe than sorry.

What Purpose Does the Belly Button Serve?

It may have done its most important work when it was attached to your umbilical cord, but it’s not completely useless.

Doctors at a British Hospital Are Now Prescribing Houseplants for Depression

Houseplants aren’t just for decor anymore. One clinic is England thinks horticultural therapy could improve your mental health.

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