There was an outbreak of itchy rashes among factory workers in Poland. The cause may be a type of mite. There have only been 3 outbreaks of this mite since 1981, so it's occurrence wa…

Penicillin is one of the most commonly used antibiotics as it treats infections by killing bacteria. If you've had an infection, the doctor has probably prescribed it to you, but do y…

High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Blood pressure is checked at the doctor's office, and sometimes, some patients have masked hypertension. Masked hypertension is a cond…

There was a set of twins who were conjoined at the head. They recently underwent separation surgery, and they are now in a period of recovery. Learn more about the rare condition, the…

Scientists and engineers have created artificial blood vessels that can grow after they are implanted! This means there are a lot of possibilities for the future of medicine! 

There are new shape shifting materials that can morph overtime. This makes the possibility of morphing biomedical implants something that could definitely happen soon. 

There are a lot of things people don't know about leprosy. For example, did you know that armadillos can carry leprosy? Well, they can! Learn strange facts about leprosy, now!

Monkeys were able to type Shakespeare quotes through the use of brain implants. Their brain waves caused the typing to occur. 

There's a rare disorder that makes people feel unreal. Scientists have found that this disorder is linked to sad daydreams. Learn more about this now! 

Do you know what to do in a bleeding emergency? Well, learn now! 

A man was rushed to the hospital with sever flu like symptoms, and it was discovered that he caught a rare infection from his pet parrots who died recently. Learn more about the infec…

There are 7 most common emergency surgeries! Altogether, these 7 are also associated with the highest complication rate. However, this doesn't mean that all of these surgeries are dan…

Do you know what a brain hemorrhage is? Learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatments! 

A man had surgery on his esophagus 50 years ago, but he faced some serious side effects just recently. The man suffered from bulging esophagus. Learn more about it now! 

Do you know what flesh eating bacteria is? Well, learn more about it now! 

A man's arms and legs were paralyzed after an accident, but for the first time, he was able to move his fingers again due to a brain implant!

A man was having seizures and went to the ER. There, the doctors noticed that the man was wearing a fitbit, and they were able to check his heartrate to see he was having heart proble…

For a long time, scientists didn't know exactly how LSD affected the brain. Recently, scientists in London conducted tests and monitored the affects on the brain! 

Have you ever had a concussion? Do you know how concussions affect people in the long-run? Well, find out now! 

People wear contact lenses and glasses when they can't see, but some people still have trouble with their eyes focusing on objects that are close or far. New research on a new contact…

How much do you know about one of the most important organs in your body? Learn all about the heart now!   

The article describes how the Bioprinter is able to print human sized bones! Learn about what this means for the future!   

There are devices being created that you can wear that will help treat diseases! Learn more now! 

What is a mutation? Find out now! 

There is a magnetic device that allows your smartphone to check your blood! Learn more about it now! 

There are a lot of people with wounds that are very hard to heal. Scientists have found that they can use part of the amniotic membrane to help heal wounds!

Do you know what the Zika virus is and how it spreads? Well, find out now!

Scientists are working on an app that tracks facial expressions of children to be used as an autism screening tool! 

Blood tests can tell you a lot about your health, but they also take time to conduct and analyze. To move forward, scientists have created wearable sweat sensors that can track your h…

The article describesprediabetes and if you are at risk of diabetes. Learn about what prediabetes is and the ways to diagnose diabetes! 

The article describes how scientists were able to grow body parts in a lab! Learn more about this new discovery! 

When people have strokes, the recovery process is tough. Researchers found that stroke victims that speak more than one language have a much easier time recovering. 

Owning a family dog may decrease the risk of asthma in children. 

Do you eat a lot of sugar? Well, scientists found that consuming added sugar was linked to chronic diseases. Learn more about the research done! 

Do you get enough sleep at night? Well, if you don't, and you're sleep deprived, there are some horrible consequences that your body faces. 

Read the article to find out how 3D printers are able to 3D print organs such as hearts and arteries! 

Do you know how cells divide? Well, one way is mitosis. Read this article and learn all about mitosis! 

One of the goals of The Blue Brain Project was to recreate a human brain inside of a computer, but before that they wanted to recreate a rat's brain inside a computer. And they succes…

Do you love biology? Do you know everything there is to know about biology? Well, learn all about meiosis! 

Selena Gomez told everyone she was diagnosed with Lupus, but what is that? Learn about what it is, the treatments, and more! 

Do you know who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this year? Well, that's okay! You can look through and learn about all the different winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine since 1901!

Trans fat is bad for you for multiple reasons, but scientists have now found that trans fat may impair memory.

Babies who lack certain gut bacteria are at an increased risk for asthma later on in life. 

The article describes the negative health effects of tattoos. They can cause infections and allergic reactions, but they can also cover up skin diseases and prevent early treatment of…

Do you know everything about lungs? Learn what you don't know now! 

A paralyzed man was able to feel again using a prosthetic arm that was connected to his brain! Learn more about what happened now! 

Poor sleeping habits can increase your risk of getting heart disease! Studies have shown that if you get too much or too little sleep, it can put you at risk for diseases! 

Scientists have found a way to insert a drop of oil into human cells, and this can be really beneficial to track how diseases spread! 

Genetic modification has been studied for a long time. Now, scientists have discovered a fast and easy way to manipulate genes. 

Water contamination is a huge problem in a lot of countries. Treating all of the countries can be a daunting task, but a scientist discvoered an easy way to clean the water - using bo…

Researchers have found that children's hormone treatments may be linked to Alzheimer's. Learn more abou this now! 

Light can help solve a lot of problems. Did you know that it can even help scientists see the building blocks of life? Using complex machines, scientists can manipulate light to allow…

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Well, contact lenses may alter the bacteria in your eye. People who wear contact lenses have more of certain bacteria than those who don't wear …

Hypertension is known as the silent killer. Do you know much about it? Learn all about hypertension now! 

Researchers and scientists are now discussing lesser-known cancers, which are deadly. Not many people hear about head or neck cancers, but these cancers are very common in people who …

A lab worker was working with a virus similar to smallpox. He accidentally injected his own thumb with the virus, and he got infected. Learn more about the incident! 

Have you heard of the Black Death? It was caused by the Bubonic Plague. Doctors and vetrinarians have found similar bacteria in people and a dog in Colorado; they were diagnosed with …

3D printers have been used for medical technology, but recently, doctors came up with a 4D medical implant. The splints that the doctors created were used to save three babies with br…

Do you know what a genetically modified food is? Do you like Chipotle? A few days ago, Chipotle removed GMO foods from their menu!

Cancer death rates have decreased 1% per year worldwide! Learn more about how and why! 

Did you know you could edit DNA in human embryos? Well, the National Institute of Health believes you shouldn't. The NIH believes that there should be a ban on DNA editing! 

Inhaling polluted air can shrink your brain! It can lead to cognitive impairment. Learn more about the study and how air pollution affects your brain! 

Did you know you could genetically modify foods? Well, now researchers are trying to genetically modify humans. Researchers in China genetically modified human embryos to change a gen…

Scientists and engineers are working on new smart bandages! These bandages will be able to monitor and treat wounds! They will not be available for purchase for quite some time, howev…

Do you know what lactose intolerance is? It is when you cannot consume dairy products because you cannot digest the main sugar found in the products. Learn more about lactose intolera…

There is new cancer technology that can inject multiple medicines into a tumor to help docotors see which medications help the patients and which medicines don't! 

Do you know that Blue Bell's products were recalled because they may have been tainted with listeria bacteria? Do you know what listeria is? Learn about what the bacteria is, and how …

Do you have asthma, and use an inhaler? Do you make sure to put the cap back on after you use it? A lady forgot to put the cap back on and accidentally inhaled an earring. Learn more …

There is a rare sleeping disorder that makes people act out their dreams, which has been linked to Parkinson's Disease! Nearly everyone with the sleeping disorder, RBD, will develop a…

If you like arts and crafts right now, chances are that you will still enjoy arts and crafts in 20 to 30 years. This is great because studies show that arts and crafts are good for yo…

Scientists created a new Ebola vaccination that they have been testing. The vaccine has had major positive results, and could lead to more succeses in the future!  

There is a new medicine that can speed up the healing time for a wound. The medicine is suspended in nanoparticles, and it can be used to heal all types of wounds!

The death rates of Ebola vary by age. Younger children are more likely to die than older children and adults. This may help scientists understand more about the disease. 

Scientists are developing a new solar powered body thermometer! You can wear this on your arm, and it will notify you when your temperature rises above a certain level or falls below …

Would you rather wear an eyepatch to school or play a special video game? For kids with eye problems, the answer is: to play a special video game! There is a new video game that helps…

Scientists have found out how to reverse five diseases! They can now reverse Alzheimers, diabetes, blindness, heart failure, and PTSD. Learn about how you can reverse five diseases! 

Video games help stroke patients recover faster because it is a fun way for them to get treatment. MusicGlove is a game similar to Guitar Hero that helps patients keep track of their …

Do you like to draw on yourself? Scientists have taken regular pens and put biochemical ink in them to measure glucose levels! This could help diabetics all over the world!

Diabetes is a medical conditions which affects a lot of people. There's no real cure or diabetes fighter known to scientists, but, recently, scientists have found a possibility! They …

Although it may have seemed that the Ebola epidemic was over, it is not. Scientists had been actively fighting to prevent the disease in Africa, but now a slight increase in the numbe…

Do you know exactly what an x-ray is? Scientists have long been studying x-rays and the effects of x-rays and radiation. X-rays are a form of radiation used for medical purposes! Lear…

Everyone knows that too much of anything is a bad thing, but it's even worse when it can cause death! People with high stress and depression are almost 50 percent more likely to die o…

Did you know that pets can help patients in hospitals? Before, all types of pets were allowed, but scientists have found that dogs were the best option! This is because many people ar…

Scientists have now discovered that the true cause of cancer is not the environment, poor lifestyle, or genetics. The real cause of cancer is due to random chance. Learn more about wh…

What can be thrown across the room, mashed with a hammer, and stomped on, yet it will still keep moving forward? Give up? It's the new "Meshworm" created by MIT, Harvard, and Seoul Na…

Do you have a smartphone? Scientists and researchers are creating new technology within smartphones that will be able to diagnose diseases! Learn more about this new technology!  

How much do you know about heart surgery? Heart surgeries can be reduced by using 3D printing. If 3D prints of the patients' hearts were produced, their treatments could be planned in…

Scientists and researchers have created a new type of surgery: Robotic Surgery! This new surgery method allows for the treatment of tumors that were previously inoperable! Learn more …

Scientists from Cincinatti Children's Medical Center have been conducting stem cell research. In their recent research, they were able to create a mini human stomach from the stem cel…

A research team at Florida State University has been studying the replication of genetic material. This new research is vital to understanding how to treat cancer. Learn more about th…

There are some awesome new medical innovations on the way! Scientists hope that these new ways to deal with diseases will help cure and prevent some of the deadliest illnesses that af…

The "Spanish Flu" was one of history's deadliest pandemics, responsible for more than 50 million deaths. This flu has been a bio medical mystery so far, but not any more! In this arti…

Did you know over prescription of antibiotics put Americans at risk for disease? By over prescription, good protective germs are wiped out and bring danger to "antibiotic winter". B…

3-D printing has developed everything from food to toys to jewelry. 3-D printing may be creating something more complex and controversial like human organs. Learn more about this new …

Do you ever wish you were at a younger age again? Well scientists might have not completely figured that out, but they  have found a way to turn adult cells back to stem cells. Stem c…

Google is developing smart contact lenses that measure the glucose levels in diabetics' tears. If successful, Google's newest venture could help to eliminate one of the most painful a…

What more will the world of 3-D printers print out next? Researchers have created a 3-D printed brain that will allow for neuroscience students to practice before they go into real su…

Did you know that there is an invisible world of microbes that is out there to keep you safe and healthy? People might think that microbes are bad, but it turns out without these micr…

Peanut butter not only tastes great, but it also may be a very inexpensive way to test for Alzheimer's! The procedure involves capping one nostril and measuring the distance at which …

Do you want to make a big difference in the field of science by discovering something new and exciting? These guys did! This year the nobel prize in medicine went to researchers in th…

We know that the artificial heart exists, but now the FDA has approved the very first artificial pancreas! It is a wearable little gadget that will stop insulin delivery when it gets …

Do you play soccer? Do you usually have a habit of hitting the soccer ball with your head? That might not be such a good idea after all. Doctors have discovered that although these si…

 Did you know dancing is helpful with Parkinson’s disease? Well, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas is offering dance class twice a week for people with movement disord…

Have you heard of the Dua's Layer?  Here's a hint: it's part of your body! We thought we knew every little part of our bodies already, but a professor just recently discovered this on…

Watch this amazing video and check out how the heart is so vital in our everyday lives!

Want to watch the world's smallest movie?  IBM made a movie about a boy who meets can atom and their journey together!  A big tunneling microscope machine was used to move 5,000 carbo…

Did you ever play the game telephone when you were a child? New research shows that your memory is actually like a game of telephone, because every time you retrieve it, you distort i…

Do you play a sports like soccer and football? Have you ever gotten a concussion? A new study shows that concussion impacts soccer players whether they are male or female. Find out mo…

The very popular buckyball desktoys are no longer available for sale! Manufacturers have discontinued this item because it poses a health hazard to kids. Find out more about why you c…

Have you heard of Parkinson's disease before? You might know that the actor Michael J. Fox has this disease.  However, do you really know what causes Parkinson's and what effects peop…

Did you know that there is a field of anthropology that is specific for medicine? Read this article and check out what cool things medical anthropolgists are up to!

What happens when you don't have myelin sheath cells to protect your axons of your neurons!  Watch this interesting video to learn more about the demyelination dieases called Multiple…

Did you know that today we can replicate or restore more organs and various body parts than ever before?  We can give sight to the blind, create a tounge that is more accurate than ou…

Do you know of a creature that can escape predators by sheeding patches of its skin?  The incredible African spiny mouse (Might Mouse) has this incredible ability!  Mighty Mouse can r…

An MRI scan is used to diagnose something that might be wrong in the body. See how it is different from a CAT scan and how its functions are different!

What is a CAT scan? How does it work? What is it used for? Find out all of these questions and more on the function and diagnoses of diseases of a CAT scan!

Skin cancer is a very serious disease that can be very damaging to a person. Wouldn't it be awesome if something really cool as simple and easy as a patch could be invented to cure sk…