A motorcycle accident left Gert-Jan Oskam paralyzed in 2011, but now, he has regained some control of his lower body, thanks to new implants that …
Read moreBrain and spine implants enable man with paralysis to walk again
Scientists at Michigan State University and Stanford University recently announced a promising new treatment for heart disease: Tiny nanoparticles that can eat away at the …
Read moreScientists invented a tool to ‘eat away’ the plaque that causes heart disease
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has become increasingly popular in the last few years. The non-intoxicating hemp plant extract is even being added to …
Knowing how to perform CPR is an important skill that could help you save somebody’s life. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and involves using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing or just …
Read moreThis Spotify playlist can help you perform CPR correctly
American James Allison and Japan’s Tasuku Honjo have won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine for a pioneering approach to cancer treatment. The Nobel committee …
Read moreThe Nobel Prize in Medicine Is For Tweaking Our Immune System To Fight Cancer
You’ve probably heard of some of the awesome things being made with 3D printers. A college student made his own braces using a 3D printer, …
Read moreScientists Have Successfully Made Human Corneas On A 3D Bio-Printer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug Thursday that’s been shown to stop migraines before they begin. It’s called Aimovig, and it’s the first …
Read moreFDA Approves New Drug To Stop Migraines Before They Start
An ancient virus infecting residents across Australia’s Northern Territory is leaving death and despair in its path, and doctors are now calling for greater efforts …
Read moreAncient HTLV-1 virus making a comeback in Australia
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It was a typical day for 28-year-old Andrew “Drew” Meas. He left the gym, climbed on his motorcycle, put on his helmet and was headed …
Read moreParalyzed man able to stand again thanks to revolutionary epidural treatment
Michael is a 4-year-old boy from Philadelphia and he’s about to save the lives of his 4-month-old twin brothers, Santino and Giovanni. That’s not hyperbole. …
Read more4-year-old boy’s bone marrow donation could save twin baby brothers
Chances are that by now, you or someone you know has been hit with the flu recently. This flu season has gotten so bad that …
Read moreHere’s why you should get the flu shot even if it is not as effective this year
When Dr. Rob Hackett wrote his name and job title on his scrub cap he didn’t realize he would kick off an international movement. Hackett, …
Read moreHere’s why some doctors are now signing their scrub caps before surgery
One of the only things worse than having a sick baby is having a sick baby who refuses to take medicine. Trying to get your …
Read moreThis mom’s trick for getting a baby to take medicine has gone viral
Cinnamon is one of the world’s most popular spices, sprinkled on lattes, boiled with ciders and enjoyed in numerous dishes. Without it, Thanksgiving and Christmas …
If there’s anyone deserving of a medical miracle, it’s this firefighter who was injured in the line of duty. A year and a half after …
Read moreThe Incredible Story Of The World’s Most Extensive Face Transplant
Hospitals stays are never pleasant—and they’re made even scarier when you consider the prospect that aside from whatever you’re in for, there’s always the risk …
Read moreThe Surprising Way Doctors And Patients Can Avoid Deadly Hospital Infections
Have you ever wondered what happens to a pill once you ingest it? You know that when you take a pill it obviously travels through your …
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As a child, whenever you had a sickness or ailment and weren’t sure how to fix it, grandma was always there, ready to come to the …
Drinking alcohol while taking medication may seem like no big deal, but combining the two can often be very dangerous. If you’ve been prescribed medication and …
Read moreThese Medications Should Never Be Mixed With Alcohol
For the 565,000 Americans who suffer from Crohn’s disease, the inflammatory bowel condition that causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue, promising new research could mean better treatments are on the …
Read moreResearchers May Have Finally Identified The Cause Of Crohn’s Disease
When you have a debilitating headache, battle any type of chronic pain or you’re simply feeling sore from yesterday’s workout, it’s tempting to want to …
Read morePut Down The Advil! 6 Natural Alternatives For Pain Relief
It can be overwhelming to figure out what medicine to take for different types of pain. You likely have multiple over-the-counter drugs sitting in your …
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Most of us just stick to using sugar in our baked goods or coffee, but it turns out that the sweet treat has many uses …