How scientists are using engineered cells to defeat disease
Cell-engineering is creating a new generation of therapies to target intractable diseases, including cancer.
When should we stop vaccinating against an infectious disease?
Vaccinating against an infectious disease can stop once the threat of future transmission is deemed sufficiently low
Doctors are prone to burn-out and depression. We need to take care
Doctors who feel better will make fewer mistakes and solve problems faster.
Nearly a third of the world's population is now overweight, a new study suggests
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) analyses the spread of obesity across the world.
Here's how space travel is helping keep you healthy
These are the healthcare technologies that have come from research and development originally undertaken for space travel.
This Stanford research is pioneering a new way of treating depression
A tech-based treatment, called the Woebot, is using cognitive-behavioral therapy to help treat depression.
Here's how space travel is helping keep you healthy
These are the healthcare technologies that have come from research and development originally undertaken for space travel.
Italy has introduced mandatory vaccinations. Here's why it's so important
The Italian government introduced a law making 12 vaccinations mandatory for preschool and school-age children, with no option for parents to conscientiously object.
This watch could help Parkinson's sufferers write again
Microsoft has invented a wearable solution to the tremors brought on by Parkinson’s disease.
Technology is threatening our basic social norms. Here's how
A look at the impact of smart devices and algorithms on our thinking and decision making.
Why Zika went undetected in the US for so long
Analysis of largest collection of Zika genomes to date reveals trajectory and evolution of the virus.
Why we should infect mosquitoes with bacteria to stop Zika and dengue
As the U.S. enters another mosquito season, mosquito control districts in Florida and California are preparing new strategies to combat the threat.