The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent
In a state prison far from Chicago, a 74‑year‑old inmate’s eyes are fading because of a treatable disease that has been ignored for years. The man, who has spent more than thirty years behind bars, first noticed hazy vision in the early 2000s. Doctors later told him he had glaucoma, a condition that
A NASA crew left the International Space Station earlier than planned because one member experienced a medical problem. The team that had been working in orbit included Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov. Fincke confirmed that his own health issue prompted the decision to
A small medical supply shop in Austin is at the center of a federal complaint that says it billed Medicare for unnecessary urinary catheters. Investigators say the company, linked to a Russian citizen living in Texas, is part of a scheme that moved millions of dollars overseas. The complaint n
The study looks at how many embryos—one or two—are transferred during fresh IVF cycles when the embryos are at the cleavage stage. Researchers used a statistical method called propensity score matching to compare success rates and risks between the two groups. First, they gathered data from a large
Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir
AI is everywhere, even in health care. Many people use AI tools like chatbots to get medical advice. This can be helpful, but it also has risks. For example, AI might give wrong information or make people worry too much. But if used the right way, AI can help patients talk better with their doctors.
The world of neural biomaterials has seen big changes over the past 25 years. New tools and methods have popped up to tackle issues in the spinal cord and nerves. This journey mirrors the work of a key researcher in the field. The last few decades have brought some major breakthroughs. These advanc
Proteins are like tiny messengers in our body. They play a big role in diseases, drugs, and research. So, spotting them quickly and accurately is super important. There's a cool new way to do this using something called microscale thermophoresis (MST). It's like a heat wave that helps us see these p
The medical field has a problem. They claim vaccines are safe and work well, but there are many contradictions and mistakes in their arguments. Even though vaccines can cause serious harm, most people still believe they are safe. This is partly because the media, health organizations, and even some
