Differences in brain activity may underlie some of the unhealthy eating patterns in people with anorexia nervosa, a study suggests.…
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OrCam helps the blind math teacher ‘see’ again
Eighteen years ago, math teacher Susan Tesone went from having perfect vision to being so visually impaired she wasn’t able…
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Doctor in blockaded Gaza makes stethoscope with 3-D printer
A Palestinian-Canadian doctor has created a low-cost stethoscope using a 3-D printer, the first in a series of inventions he…
Read MoreRecovery from surgery quicker with hospitals’ new protocol
Hospitals are starting to abandon the time-honored drill for surgery patients— including fasting, heavy IV fluids, powerful post-op narcotics and…
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New surgical knife can instantly detect cancer
Surgeons may have a new way to smoke out cancer. An experimental surgical knife can help surgeons make sure they’ve…
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Lightweight, portable wearable robot holds promise for paralyzed patients
CHICAGO – When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from…
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Lung cancer screening: CT scans more effective than X-rays
Screening for lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (CT scans) rather than chest X-rays may be a more effective way…
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Doctors develop $260 infertility treatment for poor world
Belgian doctors have developed a low-cost version of test-tube baby technology for use in developing countries, where sophisticated Western systems…
Read MoreLab-made heart represents ‘moonshot’ for 3D printing
An ambitious 3D-printed heart project aims to make a natural organ replacement for patients possible within a decade. But the…
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ObamaCare Gold Rush: The winners and losers
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act not everybody is losing out. In fact, there are many industries and…
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