Medicine

Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines

A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups

Two popular chatbots showed some difficulty in providing medical information when asked in Spanish, Hindi or Mandarin

Findings in animals and humans emphasize the perils of not including female participants in research on the effects of anesthesia

Benadryl, which contains diphenhydramine, is a drugstore mainstay and just one medication out of many that could possibly damage brain health

Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills. Some practitioners think dentistry should no longer be siloed

Doctors have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human patient for the first time ever

A heart valve transplant could save the life of a baby—or two

The largest and most comprehensive studies of ‘Havana Syndrome’ point to stress or group psychology as likely explanations for most “anomalous health incidents”

Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome. Instead they are investigating the spy agencies telling them the truth about the mystery

Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging

Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Some researchers are working to change that