The key is a photo-initiating chemical compound

"This is the first time we've seen one compound with the potential to address so many health problems." 

Much of the blame for the “failure to act decisively” lies with the U.S. Congress, recent article says.

Glucose-enhanced MRI provides safer alternative for tumor imaging

Discovery could eventually lead to new and better treatments for insomnia and jet lag

Inspired by pregnancy tests, scientists have developed a method to store microfluidic devices for months without refrigeration, giving developing countries an inexpensive and reliable way to treat patients

Research has shown that the expansion of citizen involvement in important decisions regarding community services and policies greatly improves healthcare outcomes

Study also determines that the oral provocation or challenge test, with appropriate follow up, was a more efficient and safer screening method

Two young students show how maple syrup prevents the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the C. elegans worm

While self-healing plastics have been developed before, the new material is remarkable because it is safe to humans and works at temperatures as low as 37 C