Medicine

People who are unlikely to develop severe COVID-19 have no widely approved medications to ease the illness

The pathological buildup of a protein known as TDP-43 can lead to an Alzheimer’s-like disorder

Their efforts could benefit countless others in need of an end-of-life measure

A cone snail’s poison helps to form a fast-acting insulin

With Roe v. Wade overturned, banning abortion in many states could lead to a large number of ob-gyns avoiding practicing there or failing to receive crucial medical training

As states move to limit access to abortion, some are taking aim at the popular form of emergency contraception

The test could help ensure a successful pregnancy but still leaves hopeful parents with some difficult decisions

Weight bias compounds health problems, and surgeons need to recognize and stop it

Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 drugs pipeline is primed to pump out novel treatments—and fresh uses for familiar therapies.

Research shows that antifat bias lowers the quality of care for higher-weight patients. Here is one patient’s story

Flying to space takes its toll on the human body, and this has spurred new research on radiation and microgravity, as well as advances in remote medicine and telehealth, all of which have potential benefits for people on Earth