Scientists developed a ‘nano-drug’ painkiller that could save us from opioids
As the United States continues to struggle with a rising number of opioid addicts who were previously prescribed powerful painkillers due to a variety of …
Medicine
When it comes to brains, women have one huge advantage that scientists can’t explain
When a person reaches adulthood, their brain is the biggest it’ll ever be. As age progresses, human brains tend to shrink a bit from their …
New tests suggest link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that often requires early diagnosis in order to be effectively treated, but there is still no cure for the disease …
Yet another blood pressure medication has been recalled over cancer-causing impurity
Last year, the FDA announced a whole bunch of recalls related to blood pressure medication over fears that an impurity created during the manufacturing process …
A new blood test could detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms emerge
Alzheimer’s disease is an incredibly serious late-life aliment that can have a massive impact on an individual’s quality of life and self sufficiency. The good …
Cancer death rates in the United States are on a 25-year decline
Life expectancy in the United States may be experiencing a bit of a dip as of late, but cancer isn’t the culprit. That’s one big …
Scientists taught AI to spot Alzheimer’s years before traditional diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that has no known cure. Studies have shown that you can improve your chances of keeping it at …
Researchers say coffee may combat two devastating brain diseases
The past few years have brought lots of good news for anyone who considers coffee a vice. Scientists have discovered that various compounds in coffee …
Wisconsin woman’s dog sniffed out her owner’s cancer three separate times
Dogs have long been called “man’s best friend,” and you don’t have to search far for plenty of stories of canines helping out their human …
Scientists spot brain-destroying proteins in the eyes of infected patients
A recent study into a particularly deadly brain disease now shows that doctors may be able to detect its presence just by looking at a …
Tall people are more likely to get cancer because there’s just more stuff in them
There are a lot of things we all know we can do to curb our risk of getting cancer. Avoiding tobacco products is high on …
New study says not exercising is pretty much the worst thing you can possibly do
It’s no secret that there are a lot of things that can potentially impact your overall health. What food you eat, what habits you adopt …
Last winter’s flu season was even more deadly than you can imagine
For many people, flu season is little more than annoyance, but every single year thousands of people die from whatever strain of the disease is …
Man’s death linked to consumption of squirrel brains
Hunting for your own food can be a rewarding and liberating thing, but knowing where to stop when preparing wild game for consumption is obviously …
Prescription drugs keep popping up in dietary supplements
If you choose to take an over-the-counter supplement for weight loss, muscle building, or even sexual enhancement you probably trust what it says on the …
A 4-year-old girl has a life-threatening infection, and her mom is blaming a new pair of shoes
Kids have a habit of getting into precarious situations at a moment’s notice, but one place a parent probably wouldn’t expect danger to be lurking …
Mysterious ‘zombie gene’ prevents elephants from getting cancer
Cancer is a big problem for humans, but it also affects countless other species on our planet. Elephants, however, have demonstrated an amazing ability to …
Blood pressure medication recalled because it gives you cancer instead
If you’re on a drug for high blood pressure or heart failure, it’s pretty likely that you’re doing your best to keep your body in …
MIT created a high-tech pill that spews glowing bacteria into your gut, for science
For all the ultra-powerful technology that doctors have at their disposal, it’s still shockingly difficult to see what’s actually happening inside the human body. Sure, …
Scientists discovered a completely new shape hiding in our cells
Science news is filled with fresh discoveries of all kinds of things. It seems like every day there’s a new dinosaur, planet, or ancient creature …
Boy has huge chunk of his brain removed, and he’s doing better than ever
The brain is the most important organ in your body. It holds everything that makes you who you are, and tampering with it is generally …
Full-color 3D X-rays are the future, and here’s what they look like
For all the advancements in body-scanning medical technology, X-rays still tend to be pretty boring to look at. They’re more accurate than ever, providing plenty …
Multivitamins are doing absolutely nothing for your heart, researchers say
Head to the pharmacy or any grocery store and you’ll find shelves lined with multivitamins promising to make you healthier. Some claim to boost your …
Scientists genetically reengineered the polio virus to treat brain cancer, and it’s working
Scientists are trying anything and everything in the fight against cancer, and an unusual new potential treatment option has come from a very unlikely source: …
How material from your smartphone could lead to breakthrough cancer treatments
The jury is still out with regards to whether long-term exposure to cell phone radiation has the potential to promote certain types of cancers, especially …
Woman with chronic runny nose was actually leaking brain fluid
In a case that is sure to make anyone with the sniffles second-guess what exactly is causing their congestion, a 52-year-old Nebraska woman who complained …
Homeopathic ‘doctor’ gave dog rabies to a child and claimed it cured his behavioral issues
A four-year-old boy named Jonah is at the center of a heated debate over the ethics of homeopathic treatment after receiving a diluted rabies solution …
A baby was just born in China four years after his parents both died
A baby born was born in December of last year in China, but his biological parents passed away several years before he was even conceived. …
Antibiotic-resistant ‘nightmare’ bacteria spreads to 27 states
Doctors and scientists have been warning us for years that the overuse of antibiotics could result in a “super bug.” An antibiotic-resistant bacteria, they said, …
These tiny high-tech implants can relay health information to your smartphone
Your smartphone is already the center of your day-to-day life. It’s your primary communication tool, it helps you keep track of your schedule, and it …
