Rotten egg gas may offer a fast, safe cure for stubborn nail infections
A gas best known for its terrible “rotten egg” smell could soon help millions of people struggling with nail infections.
Scientists from the University of...
Personalized care could help people with Parkinson’s live with less pain
Every 27 minutes, someone in Australia is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
While most people recognize the condition for its tremors and movement difficulties, fewer realize...
Next-generation wound care uses light and electricity to help the body heal itself
Scientists at National Taiwan University have found a promising new way to help chronic wounds heal faster and with fewer scars—by guiding the body’s...
New protein gel can regrow tooth enamel and prevent decay
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have created a new protein-based gel that could revolutionize dental care by helping teeth repair themselves.
The innovation may...
Scientists identify hidden source of brain damage that could trigger dementia
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a new clue in understanding how dementia develops—and their discovery could point to an entirely new way...
New MIT patch could restore heart function after a heart attack
MIT scientists have created a new kind of medical patch that could help the heart heal after a heart attack.
The soft, flexible patch delivers...
Why the flu hits hardest in fall and winter
Every year, as the weather turns colder, flu season returns—bringing coughs, fevers, and the familiar reminder to get vaccinated.
But why does the flu thrive...
Mindfulness meditation could ease chronic jaw pain in women
Living with constant pain can wear down both body and mind.
For women suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD)—a condition that affects the jaw joint and...
How nursing home residents got caught in the opioid crackdown
As the United States continues to recover from the devastating opioid epidemic, new research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) shows that...
COVID-19 infection poses greater heart risks for children than vaccination, massive study finds
A major new study has found that children and teenagers face a higher and longer-lasting risk of heart inflammation and other rare complications after...