In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life
The terms “snake oil” and “snake-oil salesperson” are part of the vernacular thanks to Clark Stanley, a quack doctor who marketed a product for joint pain in the late 19th century
Growing research indicates a pregnant woman’s stress level and overall mental well-being can affect fetal and child development, yet access to prenatal mental health care remains inadequate
The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age
When Lulu Hunt Peters brought Americans a new method for weighing their dinner options, she launched a century of diet fads that left us hungry for a better way to keep our bodies strong and healthy
Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills, yet dentistry is often siloed
The human hand is an incredible tool—and a deadly threat
Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype
A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
The drugs have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and make individuals more flexible in their thinking
Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension
The “living fossils” have been vital for testing intravenous drugs, but a few large pharmaceutical companies are using a lab-made compound instead
Made from starch and gelatin, the biodegradable sponges remove as much as 90 percent of microplastics in tap water and seawater
Scientists in California are working with communities—and a suite of tools—to better monitor air quality
Public health experts are borrowing a technique from the tech world in hopes of spurring patients to get preventative care
For decades before Doctor Anna’s discovery, “milk sickness” terrorized the Midwest, killing thousands of Americans on the frontier
Implanted devices record the brain waves associated with speech and then use computer algorithms to translate the intended messages
Thousands of new tools with unproven results are entering the fold to help Americans in need
Spending time outdoors can reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD—growing concerns among service members
Here’s what you need to know about getting your next vaccine
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