From nostrils to crocodile blood – ten surprising places to look for antibiotics Scientists are discovering antibiotics in the most bizarre places.
Scientists Discover the Brain Areas Altered During Hypnosis Stimulating these areas could one day lead to new treatments for pain, anxiety, and more.
Is It Ever a Good Idea to Perform Self-Surgery? Medical literature is full of stories of people who have operated on themselves. Surprisingly, some lived to tell the tale.
New Cancer Treatment? Scientists Have Programmed Bacteria to Kill Cancer Cells in Mice A creative approach to destroy cancer from within.
Sugar-Binding Protein Found to be a New Weapon to Eradicate HIV Galectin-9 moves medicine "closer to a cure for HIV."
Next Time You Ask the Doctor for Some Antibiotics – Consider Whether You're Being Immoral Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a growing concern for our future health. Whose responsibility is it to intervene?
Why Do Some Cancers Suddenly Disappear? A few cancers vanish without any medical treatment. Researchers are studying these 'spontaneous regressions' to see if they can lead to new cancer treatments.
New Genital Herpes Treatment Led to “Significant Reductions” in Outbreaks Over a Year Just three injections appeared to have lasting effects.