Medicine
This Man Underwent Brain Surgery 3,500 Years Ago
Researchers discovered a punctured skull below the floor of a home in what is now Israel
Patient Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant, Researchers Say
He is at least the third person cured in this way, which would likely be too risky for patients who don’t also have cancer
Opioid Overdose Treatment Might Soon Be Available Over the Counter
An FDA panel recommended the lifesaving nasal spray be distributed without a prescription
Eating Table Scraps and Raw Food May Help Protect Dogs Against Stomach Issues
New research finds a link between the foods puppies eat and their gut health later in life
CDC Includes Covid-19 Shots in Routine Immunization Schedule
The federal health agency updated its vaccination guidance for children and adults
'Superbugs' Could Kill Up to Ten Million Additional People Each Year by 2050
A new U.N. report warns that climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss are helping create pathogens that can evade our medications
The Scientific History of Cannabinoids
Hundreds of these cannabis-related chemicals, both natural and synthetic, now exist, and researchers want to know how they can hurt and help us
Before Folding 30 Years Ago, the Sears Catalog Sold Some Surprising Products
The retail giant’s mail-order business reigned supreme for more than a century, offering everything from quack cures to ready-to-build homes
Why a London Museum Is Removing the Skeleton of an 'Irish Giant' From View
Charles Byrne asked for his body to be buried at sea. Instead, an anatomist bought his bones and displayed them to the public
A New Tool Could Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
Dotplot gives users real-time feedback and builds a personalized map of their chests
What to Know About 'Tranq,' the Animal Sedative Infiltrating Street Drugs
Public health officials are sounding the alarm about xylazine, a substance that causes gruesome wounds and knocks users out for hours
The World's First Vaccine for Honeybees Is Here
It could be a game-changer for beekeepers fighting American foulbrood, a disease that can wipe out entire colonies
Abortion Pill Can Be Sold at Pharmacies, FDA Says
The new rule could expand medication abortion access in some places
Adults Can Now Use Magic Mushrooms With Supervision in Oregon
State-certified facilitators will guide patients in hallucinogenic trips, which may help treat mental health conditions
Six Lessons We’ve Learned From Covid That Will Help Us Fight the Next Pandemic
Public health experts weigh in on the steps America needs to take to stem a future outbreak
Could Getting Rid of Old Cells Help People Live Disease-Free for Longer?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging
Fourteen Discoveries Made About Human Evolution in 2022
Smithsonian paleoanthropologists reveal the year’s most riveting findings about our close relatives and ancestors
For Pain Relief, Cannabis May Be No Better Than a Placebo
Previous research has shown the placebo effect can be extremely powerful, rivaling ibuprofen or morphine
Here's What Really Happens When You Flush a Toilet
Using lasers and cameras, scientists visualized the plume of tiny, aerosolized particles ejected from commercial toilets during flushing
New U.S. Law Will Boost Marijuana Research
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act will make it easier for researchers to access marijuana and study its therapeutic uses