People diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease are seeing a new future thanks to bionic eye technology. For decades, Larry Hester adjusted to life without vision after retinitis pigmentosa caused the photoreceptor cells in his eyes to gradually die off. … Read More »
The beating of our hearts, the rush of our blood and the myriad chemical reactions that keep us alive are all potential energy sources. Experts are working to develop technologies that take advantage of the powerful biological ecosystems we already … Read More »
The unparalleled motion and manipulation abilities of soft-bodied animals such as the octopus have intrigued biologists for many years. How can an animal that has no bones transform its tentacles from a soft state to a one stiff enough to … Read More »
A mother’s risk of postpartum depression may be influenced by how long she is in pain following childbirth, finds a new study recently presented at the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong. Postpartum depression risk may be higher for … Read More »
The growing global threat of antibiotic resistance has prompted the World Health Organization to update treatment guidelines for three sexually transmitted diseases: gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. When used correctly and consistently, condoms are one of the most effective ways people … Read More »
Medtronic received FDA approval for its Enlite sensor for use with the firm’s iPro2 professional continuous glucose monitoring system. Previously available with the MiniMed 530G insulin pump, the Enlite sensor can be worn continuously on the body for up to six days, even … Read More »
A bedridden patient complains of lower back pain. Within days, her skin’s outer layer reddens with irritation until it blisters. Tissue begins dying, and eventually more skin layers are damaged, exposing fat, muscle and bone — the patient has a … Read More »
Researchers may be one step closer to a diagnostic test for Parkinson’s disease, after finding that an abnormal protein associated with the illness can be detected in patients’ spinal fluid. Researchers are closer to a much-needed diagnostic test for Parkinson’s … Read More »
The Paleo diet – often dubbed “the caveman diet” – has attracted its fair share of criticism. But the early results of a new study demonstrate its potential health benefits, suggesting that switching to the Paleo diet for just 8 … Read More »
Antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft offer relief for over 100,000 people around the world who have depression, but with a potentially serious side effect. In the first few weeks, feelings of fear and anxiety can get worse. Antidepressants can … Read More »