Tons of coronavirus victims caught the virus in the hospital
As the coronavirus scare continues to sweep around the globe, you may be wondering how the virus spread so rapidly within China, especially when new …
Medicine
Doctor who tried to warn the world about coronavirus is in critical condition
A Chinese doctor who has been credited with being one of the first to sound the alarm and attempt to warn the world about the …
Potential HIV vaccine hits major snag in testing
It was only a couple of months ago that news of potential HIV vaccines generated excitement in the medical community, with several promising developments and …
Life expectancy in the US is finally on the rise again
For several years in a row now, life expectancy in the United States has seen a small but steady decline. This unfortunate trend has been …
CDC confirms Chinese coronavirus has arrived in the US
The bizarre new virus strain that popped up in China weeks ago has now made its way to the United States. Officials from the Centers …
Scientists just 3D printed a superweapon to fight back against bacteria
The war against the spread of bacteria in places like hospitals and medical centers is often waged using chemical sprays that kill off pesky microorganisms …
Tiny nanobots made of frog cells might prevent your next heart attack
It won’t be long until we start sending fleets of tiny nanobots inside our bodies to deliver medicine and fix a few of the annoying …
Chili peppers might hurt, but a new study says they help you live longer
Chili peppers are a beloved ingredient in many dishes around the world. Whether you favor the flavor or not, new research suggests that there may …
Americans are taking fish antibiotics to save money
Health care costs in the United States are, well, pretty insane. A decent insurance plan helps mitigate out-of-pocket costs for certain medications, but those with …
People won’t stop asking the internet to diagnose their STDs
The internet is a magical place where you can find just about anything. Unfortunately for doctors, medical misinformation tends to spread across the internet just …
Man’s bizarre condition causes his stomach to brew its own alcohol
When a 46-year-old man was pulled over for suspected drunk driving, officers figured it would be an open-and-shut case. A test revealed a blood alcohol …
Oh, good: An antibiotic-resistant germ evolved to beat a ‘last resort’ drug in less than a month
It’s been almost a century since doctors began using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and illnesses, and those treatments have saved many, many lives in …
Paralyzed man walks again thanks to brain-controlled exoskeleton
A 28-year-old man who fell some 40 feet off a balcony four years ago is getting back on his feet thanks to advancements in brain-controlled …
Insane anti-vaxxer threw blood at California lawmakers over vaccination exemptions
Things took a turn for the surreal in the California Senate a couple of weeks back when an unhinged woman threw a cup of “red …
Groundbreaking blood test could detect over 20 types of cancer
Modern medical innovations have given doctors the power to screen for a variety of cancers, and that’s great, but screening for multiple types of cancers …
Dog kisses blamed for devastating infection that cost a woman her hands and legs
Dogs are man’s best friend, but their mouths aren’t the most sterile things in the world. In fact, a dog’s mouth can be downright disgusting, …
Harvard research suggests millions of people are wasting their time taking aspirin
If you’ve been taking aspirin every day to lower your risk of heart attack, despite not having an existing history of heart problems, a new …
Mom of two was misdiagnosed with cancer, endured chemo and surgery before the mistake was found
A mother-of-two from England was misdiagnosed with cancer three years ago, with doctors telling her she had a particularly aggressive form of the disease that …
Patients of rude surgeons have more problems after surgery, study says
Having surgery — even minor surgery — can be an incredibly stressful experience for any patient. Placing trust in a surgeon is often frightening, even …
Poop transplant claims one life, prompts FDA warning
In a bulletin that will make many people do a double-take, the Food and Drug Administration just issued a very serious warning for individuals considering …
Now there’s a nasal spray that rapidly crushes depression
Depression affects the lives of a great many people and, while there are plenty of options on the table as far as treatment, many are …
Doctors used a drone to deliver a vital kidney transplant in historic flight
Drones might be a favorite toy among adults with significant disposable income, but they’ve also proven to be incredibly useful as tools, and sometimes life-saving …
Woman complaining of eye pain had four live bees in her eye, doctors say
When a 28-year-old woman arrived at Taiwan’s Fooyin University Hospital with complaints of eye pain, doctors approached it like a normal, run-of-the-mill case of eye …
FDA just approved an electric ‘shock’ device to treat kids with ADHD
Shock therapy might sound outdated and even somewhat archaic, but low levels of electric stimulation has proven to have a variety of benefits when used …
Scientists created an AI that can predict when a person will die
Fears of an AI-controlled robot takeover aside, artificial intelligence has provided mankind with an incredible opportunity to leverage incredible computational power for use in a …
New male birth control pill passes safety tests, and it might be released soon
Birth control options have changed a lot over the past few decades. The female birth control pill, in its various forms, has long been considered …
New York judge bans dozens of unvaccinated students from attending classes
Parents of unvaccinated kids in New York were forced to rethink their decision to skirt public health practices this week when a judge banned 50 …
Nurse that cared for Stephen Hawking cited for ‘misconduct’
It’s been about a year since the world lost one of its brightest minds. Stephen Hawking, who devoted his life to science while battling a …
An HIV patient may have been cured of the disease for only the second time in history
The fight to beat HIV has been going on for a long, long time. The disease, which can be treated but not yet reliably beaten, …
New at-home test can tell you if you have colon cancer
Early detection is paramount to effect treatment of life-threatening diseases like cancer, but going to the doctor for a screening can be time-consuming and, for …
