Medicine

Scientists have created a mechanical womb that can grow life in the lab

A new viral cousin of Covid-19 can resist vaccine immunity, study finds

Your gut microbes can help fight cancer, new research reveals

Why just one case of polio is cause for alarm — a virologist explains the dreaded disease

Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Studies reveal its potential

Your gut microbes are thousands of generations old — new study

Study challenges a longstanding myth about Covid-19 and Vitamin D

Can science prevent a pandemic?

Gaming tech could ease pain during surgery — here’s how

What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster?

Do I need a polio booster?

A rodent "backpack" could speed up cancer drug discovery

This face mask hunts for viruses in the air you breathe

Should you take a personalized multivitamin? A nutrition expert explains one big problem with these regimens

This team of doctors reveals how to avoid a massive pitfall in making new drugs

This common mosquito-borne virus can be deadly — and researchers don’t know enough about it

Younger adults aren’t getting boosted — here’s why that could be a huge problem

This household appliance could be filling your home with invisible health hazards

Is that a piece of cake? Here's how your brain knows something is food

AI can now detect pancreatic cancer better than radiologists

Low booster rates can have serious ripple effects. Get your shot ASAP

Covid-19 boosters: Immunologists answer 5 key questions about the new shots

This technology listens to your breath to diagnose early-stage Parkinson's disease

Racial disparities in Covid-19 booster shots have deadly consequences

Your eyes move along with your dreams — at least in mice

Viruses and bacteria can team up in the worst possible way

Do detox foot pads work? An immunologist explains a huge flaw with the wellness trend

Scientists just bypassed millions of years’ worth of evolution in mice

'House of the Dragon' Episode 2's maggot scene is scientifically accurate

Should you get a Covid-19 booster now, or wait until the fall?

Alzheimer's disease has no cure — but unproven treatments claim otherwise

This high-tech contact lens could diagnose cancer — and maybe treat it, too

Psilocybin therapy reduces heavy drinking by up to 83 percent in landmark trial

One common ingredient could be damaging your gut bacteria — study

Monkeypox risk in schools: Here's what parents need to know

Do at-home microbiome tests aid gut health? A microbiologist tried 3 kits to find out

Are period cramps normal? What hurts, what helps, and when to see a doctor

Male fertility may decline dramatically with age — here’s what you need to know

Locked-in syndrome reveals a surprising truth about happiness

Scientists made synthetic embryos — and created an ethical dilemma

Fugitive gut bacteria can disrupt our immune system. Here's how we can capture them

This new gel-like toothpaste could be the future of dental care

Who should get the monkeypox vaccine? Here's how to find out

Pig collagen helped restore eyesight in people who were blind — study

What scientists know — and don’t know — about the Langya virus

A small robot on the ISS will practice performing surgery in space

This breakthrough stem-cell therapy could reverse genetic blindness

This popular anti-aging goo can help regrow muscle — study

Bacteria-eating virus cocktails may effectively treat gut inflammation — study

Genetically engineered gut bacteria boost long-term metabolic health — mouse study