Medicine

A new computer model analyzes when to admit people to intensive care units—and when to move them out—which could help doctors handle the coronavirus surge

A molecular biologist explains how the kits function, and why the U.S. has faced problems

In a big break from protocol, scientists are not waiting to see how well it works in animals first

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are betting on a different approach than existing efforts for battling COVID-19

Female anatomy hasn’t changed, but our understanding of it sure has

In the history of sexual anatomy, the clitoris has long been dismissed, demeaned and misunderstood. Here is a view of the clitoris you’ve probably never seen.

Overuse of these drugs can be dangerous and contribute to bacterial resistance

A long-disdained therapy that targets RNA is suddenly achieving spectacular success

For Sonia Minikel Vallabh and Eric Vallabh Minikel, the quest to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative disease is personal

The drug remdesivir is effective against many other viruses, and some experts are optimistic that it—or similar compounds—may work for the pathogen responsible for COVID-19

The agency says patients can use alternatives while it works with manufacturers to mitigate the situation

This year’s flu shot is working relatively well to prevent influenza, particularly among children