Scientists taught an AI to diagnose brain cancer
Sure, artificial intelligence might end up being the downfall of humanity as we know it — that is, if Elon Musk’s fears come to fruition …
Medicine
Platypus milk might save your life some day
Modern medicine has done a great job at creating antibiotics to fight infection — in fact, it might be doing too good of a job. …
Scientists develop system that allows prosthetic hands to mimic feeling
Prosthetics have come a long way over the past half century or so. Gone are the days where “dumb” artificial limbs are the only option, …
Doctors discover man’s skull is partially empty due to incredibly bizarre medical condition
When an elderly patient shows up at the doctor complaining of balance issues and weakness it’s often attributed to the realities of an aging human …
Nanoparticle eyedrops could eliminate the need for glasses
Getting glasses is something of a bittersweet life event. You can now see much better than you previously could, but keeping glasses clean and protecting …
These ants perform complex medical rescues for comrades injured while hunting
A “no man left behind” approach is common among soldier on a battlefield, but the same is apparently true even for some of the smallest …
Doctors successfully remove largest brain tumor ever, which was practically a second head
Doctors in India have successfully removed what is being called the largest brain tumor ever to be operated on, freeing a mass of dangerous tissue …
Medical implants could be a future target for hackers, doctors warn
As the technology that powers medical implants grows more and more complex, researchers warn that they could become a prime target for cybersecurity intrusions. A …
The FDA just approved the first-ever blood test that can diagnose concussions
The human body can become damaged in a seemingly endless number of ways, but doctors have long known that brain trauma is particularly dire. It …
Woman tries to sleep off a headache, somehow wakes up with a British accent instead
A pounding migraine headache is a pretty dreadful experience. Over-the-counter painkillers often come up well short of relieving the discomfort and sometimes the only thing …
Parkinson’s breakthrough could come from mind-controlling wasp venom
Getting stung by an emerald cockroach wasp isn’t a fun time, especially if you’re one of the cockroaches that the wasp is notorious for hunting. …
Cancer breakthrough eliminates tumors in mice with simple injection
Meaningful progress in the battle against cancer can seem hard to come by, but new testing by researchers at Stanford might offer an incredible boost. …
Stanford scientists invent AI that can predict death with up to 90% accuracy
Humans today live a lot longer than they used to. That’s great news, but as modern medical advances are giving patients second chances at living …
Scientists create a robotic implant that stretches organs to promote tissue growth
If you have science fiction nightmares of a robot apocalypse you should probably just stop reading right now. For those of you still here, I …
Woman gets equipped with bionic hand that can actually feel
Prosthetics have improved my leaps and bounds over the past century and we’ve reached a point where someone with an artificial limb is often just …
Science just proved that you can spot a sick person without knowing they’re sick
It’s often pretty easy to tell when a person is sick — a loud cough and runny nose are good indicators — but sometimes the …
The FDA just approved the first-ever shock wave device to promote healing
With the number of bogus remedies and treatments floating around, claiming to provide relief for various ailments, the FDA really has its work cut out …
Italian surgeon who is definitely not a supervillain says he just completed the first human head transplant
Medical advancements are happening all the time, and medical ethics seems to be having a hard time keeping up. The latest (and perhaps most unsettling) …
US just approved a digital pill that knows whether or not you took it
Modern medicine can completely change someone’s life for the better, but only if they’re actually taking their prescriptions like they’re supposed to. Ensuring that a …
Dinosaur-killing asteroid could hold the cure for cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer doesn’t necessarily carry the same weight as it did a few decades ago, and treatments today have increased the survival rates …
Humans living forever is ‘impossible’ according to science
If you’ve been hoping that science would find a way to beat aging before you enter your twilight years I’ve got some pretty bad news …
Breakthrough surgical glue seals wounds shut in 60 seconds
Surgery can be incredibly taxing on the individual going under the knife, but when the surgeon wraps up the procedure it doesn’t always mean the …
Mother who refuses to vaccinate her son is headed to jail
The debate over child vaccinations shows no signs of slowing down, and despite no actual scientific proof that vaccinating a child predisposes them to anything …
This pen can detect cancer in just 10 seconds
The detection and identification of cancer has seen incredible improvements over the past several decades, offering a new lease on life to those who would …
Meet the defibrillator drone that could save your life
At the moment, drones are in a weird place. They’re popular among hobbyists and photographers for the eye candy they can capture, but they’re also …
Science says porn is making men impotent
Before the days of the internet, porn was actually pretty tough to find. You had to visit a shady adult toy shop or, if you …
Researchers built an automated robot that specializes in drilling through human skulls
One trope shared among all the fictional depictions of a futuristic robot uprising is the idea that, because we’ve taught robots so much about how humans function, …
Apple has a secret team of researchers trying to solve one of medicine’s biggest challenges
A fascinating new report from CNBC claims that Apple has a secret team of scientists, researchers, and biomedical engineers trying to develop a way to …
This smartphone accessory can diagnose cancer
The smartphone case you slap on the back of your mobile phone might protect it from bumps and scrapes, and maybe even give it a …
Scientists figured out how to regenerate teeth and eliminate root canals
Root canals are always fun, right? In reality, word that you need a root canal is some of the worst news most people get at the dentist. …
