Proposed time limits for anesthesia may have compromised patient safety
After a public outcry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced Dec. 5 that it had dropped plans that would have […]
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A medical device inspired by squid could reduce the need for needles
If you’re one of the many adults who hates needles, you may be in luck. Scientists have taken inspiration from
The oldest known ritual chamber in the Middle East has been found
An ancient ritual complex has come to light in the deepest and darkest part of a cave located in what
During an allergic reaction, some immune cells attack others
Some immune cells stab their cellular partners during allergic reactions. Mast cells, the immune system’s security patrols, can trigger allergic
Some countries have eliminated malaria, but cases are increasing elsewhere
The world has made progress towards eliminating malaria, with 44 countries and one territory (La Réunion) certified as malaria-free. Egypt,
US hospitals continue to close labor and delivery services
Increasingly, people giving birth cannot count on their nearest hospital to have the specialist health care they need. The researchers
These are the viruses that defined the year 2024
From mpox to bird flu and beyond, multiple outbreaks of infectious diseases flared up around the world this year. Dengue