Medical Breakthroughs

A cure for type 1 diabetes is close

A cure for type 1 diabetes is close

A cure for type 1 diabetes is close

Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage—is a cure next?

Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage—is a cure next?

Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage—is a cure next?

Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously

Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously

Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously

Axolotls can regrow limbs. Could they help us do the same?

Axolotls can regrow limbs. Could they help us do the same?

Axolotls can regrow limbs. Could they help us do the same?

What scientists are learning about how to prevent kids' allergies

What scientists are learning about how to prevent kids' allergies

What scientists are learning about how to prevent kids' allergies

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2024

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2024 in Review

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2024

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2024

We finally know the cause of severe morning sickness

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We finally know the cause of severe morning sickness

We finally know the cause of severe morning sickness

Cheaper, more effective obesity drugs are on the horizon

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Mind, Body, Wonder

Cheaper, more effective obesity drugs are on the horizon

Cheaper, more effective obesity drugs are on the horizon

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2023

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2023 in Review

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2023

7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2023

The end of cervical cancer? It might be within reach.

The end of cervical cancer? It might be within reach.

The end of cervical cancer? It might be within reach.

What happens during menopause?

What happens during menopause?

What happens during menopause?

Why the new Alzheimer’s drug elicits optimism and caution

Why the new Alzheimer’s drug elicits optimism and caution

Why the new Alzheimer’s drug elicits optimism and caution

Scientists are trying to resurrect mostly dead organs—here’s why

Scientists are trying to resurrect mostly dead organs—here’s why

Scientists are trying to resurrect mostly dead organs—here’s why

The end of inflammation? New approach could treat dozens of diseases.

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The end of inflammation? New approach could treat dozens of diseases.

The end of inflammation? New approach could treat dozens of diseases.

At last, a malaria vaccine has passed important clinical trials

At last, a malaria vaccine has passed important clinical trials

At last, a malaria vaccine has passed important clinical trials

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