
Does Evolution Repeat Itself?
Jonathan Losos, biology professor at Harvard and curator of herpetology at the university’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, talks about his latest book, Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance and the Future of Evolution.

Does Evolution Repeat Itself?
Jonathan Losos, biology professor at Harvard and curator of herpetology at the university’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, talks about his latest book, Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance and the Future of Evolution.

A New Push for the Male "Pill"
An international clinical trial will give a contraceptive gel a test drive


What Can You Do for a Fatty Liver?
Fatty liver disease can be a warning sign of bigger troubles ahead. Fortunately, it’s something that can be turned around with diet and lifestyle changes.

Blind Cave Fish Beat Back Diabetes Symptoms That Would Kill People
The Mexican fish may have evolved strategies that could help humans survive an epidemic disease

This Gift Voucher Might Just Get You a Kidney
About 30 hospitals participate in this national program

Catholic Hospitals are Multiplying, Boosting Their Impact on Reproductive Health Care
Abortions and tubal ligation numbers have dropped

France Eyes Legalizing Assisted Reproduction for Gay Women in 2018
French law currently restricts techniques like artificial insemination to heterosexual couples

Gut Germs Appear to Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis
Are probiotics for MS next?

Symptoms of Brain Cancer: What Is Glioblastoma Multiforme?
Senator McCain's recent brain cancer diagnosis has truly been a shocker. What is Glioblastoma Multiforme? And what are the symptoms of brain cancer so that you are best prepared to take care of you and your loved ones?

Does Losing Weight Release Toxins?
It is true that certain types of potentially harmful chemicals end up stored in our fat cells. What we don’t know for sure is what effects these compounds might have on our health.

Dissolve the Dead? Controversy Swirls around Liquid Cremation
California state bill seeks to legalize liquefaction of corpses

Beware of Social Media Celebrity Doctors
Too many of them offer advice outside their specialties, choose brand-boosting over integrity and tout dubious treatments