Medicine

Protons, muons, neutrinos and other particles are moving beyond the realm of physics to help in a myriad of ways

Incomplete viral genomes can quell disease and, with further research, could be turned into treatments

Lung cancer is the number-one cause of cancer deaths in the world. But how many lives would be saved if doctors could diagnose and treat it before it progresses?

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