Medicine

While some seek “natural cures” in order to avoid chemicals, in truth everything is made up of chemistry.

An antimicrobial substance in pine tree bark may have a use for treating skin cancer.

As you age, track the risks from the medications you use.

Rare cells in the blood could identify patients at high risk of heart attacks.

Research adds a new dimension to cranberries' possible effect on urinary tract infections.

Your genes control features inside you body and researchers are trying to use this to help doctors prescribe more effective medications.

Ads for over the counter drugs are worse than those that require a prescription.

Chris Remien explores how mathematics can connect often hidden processes.

An ancient disease finally tips its hand.

An author argues that the drug industry has worked to develop the idea that sexual dysfunction is a disease. Critics say the disorder is real.

Tadpoles could regrow their tail within an hour of treatment.

The mice can be used to test human drugs for safety and efficacy before they're tested in human clinical trials.

Some doctors are calling for surgeons to be required to inform patients if they had inadequate sleep the night before elective surgery.

Video-chatting is changing the face of doctor-patient communication.

People who meet their health goals, such as losing weight or lowering their blood pressure, should be rewarded, one doctor argues.