Health

Spaniards protest health care reforms

(AP)—Thousands of people marched in Madrid on Sunday to protest plans to privatize parts of their public health care system, with some questioning the motives behind the government's actions.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The 'Mask Nerd' of Minneapolis wants you to be safe

Here in the "lab" at his Minneapolis home, Collins is launching experiment No. 520—the latest installment in his 18-month quest to help people use masks for better protection against COVID-19.

Biomedical technology

Sea slugs inspire highly stretchable biomedical sensor

The revolution in personalized medicine is well underway—with wearable devices and DIY home testing, it's easier than ever to track everything from heart rate, to glucose levels, to microbiome diversity.

Medical research

Research aims to improve repair of rotator cuff injuries

Rotator cuff tears are among the most common orthopedic injuries suffered by adults in the United States, due to wear and tear or the effects of age. With a 94 percent failure rate for surgical repairs of large tears in older ...

Neuroscience

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

When the human head experiences any kind of movement—from nodding yes or no to heading a soccer ball or being jolted in a car crash—the brain moves inside the skull, leading to deformation of the tissue. Such deformations ...

Surgery

A better way to open an airway

We've all seen the procedure on medical drama television shows. A patient is critically injured or ill, and paramedics, nurses or doctors need to open their airway quickly. The delicate procedure is called intubation and ...

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