Category: 5. Health

Over the past decade and a half, the American healthcare system has undergone a silent revolution. I’m not…

Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures react to rising diagnosis rates. Some frame it as an epidemic, prompting speculation about causes. But what many don’t realize is that much of the increase can be…

Erin Morrow, a native of Powder Springs, Georgia, was diagnosed at age 20 with a cardiac conduction disorder that left her at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. A pacemaker implant made her recovery possible and allowed her to pursue a future in science. Now a PhD student in cognitive neuroscience…

The symphony of summer is under way: Lawn mowers droning, cicadas buzzing, kids shrieking, outdoor concerts and cracking fireworks. Summer’s delights often reach us through our ears. But protecting our hearing is often an afterthought, if we think of it at all. Here, I’m urging you…

A photography session at a senior living center is highlighting the joy that shelter dogs can bring to our lives.

During the May 22…

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the dangers of RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory committee, how Trump’s visa ban bars foreign doctors, the first FDA-approved transcontinental telesurgery and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.

There is still no cure or effective vaccine for HIV-1, which remains a public health threat. But scientists have opened up new possibilities in HIV treatment and vaccine development.

A Step Towards a Successful HIV Vaccine

Researchers have shown that it…