The article describes a rare outbreak of mites that caused itchy rashes on factory workers in Poland. There have only been 3 outbreaks since 1981! 

The article describes penicillin, its discovery, uses, and how bacteria are becoming more and more resistant. Students will learn about the discovery of the antibiotic and about antib…

The article describes masked hypertension. This is a condition in which a patient's blood pressure is measured to be a normal pressure at the doctor's office, but the blood pressure r…

The article describes conjoined twins who were connected at the head. They recently underwent surgery to separate, and they are now recovering. The article describes the rare conditio…

The article describes how scientists and engineers created artificial blood vessels that can grow after they are implanted. Students will learn what this means to the future of medicine! 

The article describes new shape shifting material. Students will learn how this opens the possibility for morphing biomedical implants, which could help a ton of people. 

The article describes strange facts about leprosy. Students will learn cool things about how leprosy is cured and how it can spread. 

The article describes how monkeys were able to type using brain waves through brain implants! This means that similar technology can be used to help people who are paralyzed might be …

The article describes how there's a rare disorder that makes people feel unreal. The disorder is linked with grim daydreams. Students will learn all about the disorder and how it's li…

The article describes what to do in the event of a bleeding emergency. Students will learn all about how to handle such emergencies. 

The article describes how a man was rushed to the hospital with "Parrot Fever". The infection was spread to him through his pet birds. Students will learn all about the infection! 

The 7 most common emergency surgeries are also associated with the highest complication rate! Student will learn about the surgeries individually and collectively. 

The article describes what a brain hemorrhage is, and what the causes, symptoms, and treatments are! 

The article describes esophagus surgery and one not so pleasant side effect that one man suffered from recently. A man had surgery 50 years ago, but he just recently had an unusual ca…

Students will learn what flesh-eating bacteria is, symptoms of having it, and ways to prevent it! 

The article describes how a paralyzed man was able to use his fingers again after he had a brain implant! 

The article describes how a fitbit saved a man's life! He was having seizures and rushed to the ER. At the emergency room, doctors noticed he was wearing a fitbit and were able to pul…

The article describes the affect of LSD on the brain. It describes how new tests were done to figure this out by doing a study with volunteers. The affects on the brain were monitored! 

The article describes how concussions affect people in the long-run. It also describes effects that we didn't know about before. Learn more now! 

The article describes how there is research being done to create a new contact lense that adjusts itself to help people who's eyes have trouble focusing on objects that are close/far! 

Learn all about the heart now!   

The article discusses a new 3D printing method that allows scientists to print human sized bones!   

The article describes some wearable devices that will help to treat diseases! 

The article teaches students all about mutations! 

The article describes how there's a magneti c device that allows your smartphone to check your blood! 

The article describes how scientists have found that they can use pieces of amniotic membrane to help heal wounds!

The article describes how the Zika virus spreads!

The article describes a new app developed by scientists and engineers at Duke that can track facial expressions in children to be used to screen for autism! 

The article describes new technology that can detect health problems through wearable sweat sensors!

The article describes what diabetes and prediabetes are. 

Students will learn how scientists were able to grow human body parts in a lab. This will help with future research and discoveries! 

The article describes how people who speak more than one language have an easier time recovering from strokes! 

The article describes how owning a family dog reduces the risk of asthma in children! 

The article describes how cutting sugar made obese children healthier within 10 days! 

The article describes sleep deprivation and how it can negatively affect the body! 

The article describes how 3D printers are able to 3D print organs such as hearts and arteries!

The article describes mitosis in detail and provides photos and charts to provide further explanation!

The article describes how the scientists part of The Blue Brain Project were able to create a rat's brain inside a computer, successfully!  

The article describes what meiosis is! It describes, in detail, cell division and the steps! 

The article describes how Selena Gomez was diagnosed with Lupus, and it goes into detail about the specifics of the disease. 

The article describes all the Nobel Prize in Medicine winners since 1901! The article will teach students about the different innovations throughout the years! 

The article describes the negative health affects of eating foods with trans fat, and it focuses on how current research has now found that trans fat may impair memory. 

The article describes how infants who lack certain gut bacteria are at an increased risk for asthma later on in life. 

The article describes how tattoos have multiple negative health effects. They can cause infections and allergies, and they can also cover up skin diseases and prevent diagnosis and tr…

The article describes everything there is to know about lungs! 

The article describes a man who was paralyzed for over a decade, but was recently able to feel again using a prosthetic arm that was connected to his brain. 

The article describes a study that was conducted that showed that poor sleeping habits can increase your risk of getting heart disease! 

The article dsecribes how scientists have found a way to turn living cells into lasers by inserting a drop of oil into human cells to see how cells travel!

The article describes how scientists have found a quick and easy method for genetic modification. 

The article describes how a scientist came up with an idea to create a book whose pages could be used to decontaminate water in third world countries! 

The article describes how researchers studied the autopsies of individuals who had a rare neurological disease. They then found correlations between the fact that the individuals had …

Scientists are using complex machines to manipulate light to be able to see microscopic molecules! They are going to continue researching to see if they can find cures to infectious d…

The article describes how contact lenses alter the bacteria on your eye! Studies have shown that certain bacteria are almost three times higher in appearance on the eyes of those who …

The article describes everything you need to know about hypertension! It discusses symptoms, causes, and treatments! 

The article describes how there are many lesser-known forms of cancer that are deadly. Head and neck cancers affect many people, but not many know about them or how to prevent them!

A lab worker was working with a virus similar to the smallpox virus. To prevent possible accidents, he got the smallpox vaccine, but he accidentally injected himself with the virus he…

The article describes how four people in Colorado have been diagnosed with a disease similar to the bubonic plague. They were diagnosed with the pneumonic plague. 

Doctors used a 4D implant to save 3 babies with breathing problems. The implant was made of material that dissolved into the body with time, and it also grew as the children grew.

Chipotle removed GMO foods from their menu. Genetically modified foods do not have any more risks than conventionally grown products, but the restaurant still decided to remove them. 

The article describes how and why the cancer death rate has decreased 1% per year worldwide! Some cancers have increased, but the overall death rate has decreased! 

The article describes how the National Institute of Health believes there should be a ban on DNA editing in human embryos. They are concerned about the safety and ethical implications…

The article describes how inhaling polluted air causes damage to the brain. It can lead to cognitive impairment, and it can ultimately shrink your brain! 

The article describes how researchers in China tried to genetically modify embryos to change a gene that caused a fatal blood disorder. This brought up the issue of ethics and risks a…

The article describes how scientists and engineers are working on new, smart bandages! These bandages will be able to monitor and treat wounds. They will communicate wirelessly to oth…

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the main sugar found in milk and dairy products. It can result from genetics, surgery, illnesses, or injuries to the small intestine. 

The article describes a new cancer technology. The new device is able to inject multiple medications into a tumor. Then, the doctors are able to see which medications helped the patie…

The article describes the recent Blue Bell listeria scare. It describes what listeria is and how it may affect people. It also describes the conditions in which listeria thrives. 

A woman forgot to put the cap back on her inaler before she put it in her purse. An earring in her purse got lodged into the inhaler, and when the woman used her inhaler, she inhaled …

There is a rare sleeping disorder, RBD, that has been linked with Parkinson's Disease. The sleeping disorder, RBD, makes people act out their dreams, and studies have shown that nearl…

The article describes how arts and crafts can help prevent thinking and memory problems in middle aged people. This is helpful information as it provides help for future studies!

The article describes a new Ebola vaccine that has been working correctly and showing positive responses. This could lead to a working vaccine that can cure tons of people! 

Scientists have discovered a new medicine that can speed up the healing time for a wound! the medicine is released in nanoparticles, and it can be used on many different types of wounds!

Researchers have found that the Ebola death rate varies by the ages of the infected individuals. They found that younger children are more likelly to die than older children and adult…

A new solar powered armband serves as a thermometer that notifies you when your temperature rises above or falls below a certain level. It can also be changed to measure other vital s…

A new video game helps train your eyes to work together. This is great for kids who have eye problems! This new game will help people everywhere!

The article describes the possibility of reversing five different dieseases! They have found ways to reverse Alzheimers, diabetes, blindness, heart failure, and PTSD!

The article describes how stroke patients are now being treated with the use of video games. This is helping the patients track their progress which allows them to stay motivated!

The article describes a new technology developed by scientists. The new technology is biochemical ink that can be put in pens and used to draw on skin and measure glucose levels. This…

The article describes a new discovery related to diabetes and medications! Scientists have found that over the counter cough medications may help fight against diabetes by increasing …

The article describes the possibility of the Ebola outbreak starting again. A few new cases may ruin all the progress done by the scientists in the past few months! However, they are …

The article describes and explains what x-rays are and why they are used. It is a great reference tool as it goes in depth and clearly explains concepts to students. 

The article describes a new study that proved that high levels of stress and depression increase the risk of death and heart attacks! It also discusses new scientific discoveries. 

The article describes the new recommendation that only dogs be used as therapy animals in hospitals. There are many reasons for this which include the fact that people are less likely…

This article discusses how scientists have found that cancer is not caused by the environment, poor lifestyles, or genetics. It describes the process by which cells divide and how thi…

What can be thrown across the room, mashed with a hammer, and stomped on, yet it will still keep moving forward? Give up? It's the new "Meshworm" created by MIT, Harvard, and Seoul Na…

This article describes new advancements in medical technology. Scientists are creating a program for smartphones which will diagnose diseases. This will enable early diagnosis of dise…

This article describes how 3D printing can reduce the number of heart surgeries among children. If a 3D print of the heart is created, then the treatment can be planned in advance, le…

This article describes a new surgery method - robotic surgery. Previously, some tumors were inoperable, but with this new robotic surgery method, these tumors are operable! This innov…

The article describes how scientists at Cincinatti Children's Medical Center created a miniature human stomach from stem cells! This innovation could lead to new discoveries and treat…

This article describes new discoveries made by a research team at Florida State University. They have accomplished the first step in discovering a new cancer treatement. 

Innovative breakthroughs in medicine are one the way! This article illustrates the advances occurring in the field of medicine that will change the way diseases effect people. It's …

The "Spanish Flu" was responsible for more than 50 million deaths. What exactly made this disease so deadly that it killed a greater number of people than World War One? Scientists ha…

Did you know over prescription of antibiotics put Americans at risk for disease? By over prescription, good protective germs are wiped out and bring danger to "antibiotic winter". By …

3-D printing has developed everything from food to toys to jewelry. 3-D printing may be creating something more complex and controversial like human organs. Learn more about this new …

Scientists have found a new, easier method for turning adult cells into embryonic stem cells. This accomplishment can make cloning cells much easier. 

Google is developing smart contact lenses that measure the glucose levels in diabetics' tears. If successful, Google's newest venture could help to eliminate one of the most painful a…

The Center for Biomedical and Technology Integration has recently designed a 3-D printed brain that will allow for neuroscience students to practice surgery. The printer not only prin…

Kids will learn the importance of microbes. Microbes serve as a way to help our immune systems fight diseases! People often mistake microbes as being harmful, but they act as our firs…

Scientists have tested a simple, easy way to detect the early onset of Alzheimer's. The simple procedure involves a patient capping one nostril and smelling the peanut butter. The dis…

The Nobel Prize winners in the field of Physiology and Medicine were announced. These researchers are U.S. based scientists who focused on the study of transport molecules. Their rese…

If you or your child is suffering from Type 1 diabetes, the FDA has approved the first artificial pancreas! This is a great gadget to stop insulin when it gets too low.

If your chid plays soccer, it might be wise to advise him/her to not make a habit of hitting the ball with his/her head. Doctors have discovered through brain scans that, although the…

Did you know dancing is helpful with Parkinson’s disease? Well, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas is offering dance class twice a week for people with movement disorde…

Have you heard of the Dua's Layer?  Here's a hint: it's part of your body! We thought we knew every little part of our bodies already, but a professor just recently discovered this on…

Watch this amazing video and check out how the heart is so vital in our everyday lives!

Want to get your kids excited about atoms?  Ask them if they want to watch the world's smallest movie! IBM made a movie about a boy who meets can atom and their journey together! A b…

Did you ever play the game telephone when you were a child? New research shows that your memory is actually like a game of telephone, because every time you retrieve it, you distort i…

Do you play a sports like soccer and football? Have you ever gotten a concussion? A new study shows that concussion impacts soccer players whether they are male or female. Find out mo…

The very popular buckyball desktoys are no longer available for sale! Manufacturers have discontinued this item because it poses a health hazard to kids. Find out more about why you c…

Have you heard of Parkinson's disease before? You might know that the actor Michael J. Fox has this disease. However, do you really know what causes Parkinson's and what effects peop…

Did you know that there is a field of anthropology that is specific for medicine? Read this article and check out what cool things medical antrhopologists are up to!

What happens when you don't have myelin sheath cells to protect your axons of your neurons! Watch this interesting video to learn more about the demyelination dieases called Multiple…

Did you know that today we can replicate or restore more organs and various body parts than ever before? We can give sight to the blind, create a tounge that is more accurate than ou…

Do you know of a creature that can escape predators by sheeding patches of its skin? The incredible African spiny mouse (Might Mouse) has this incredible ability! Mighty Mouse can r…

An MRI scan is used to diagnose something that might be wrong in the body. See how it is different from a CAT scan and how its functions are different!

What is a CAT scan? How does it work? What is it used for? Find out all of these questions and more on the function and diagnoses of diseases of a CAT scan!

Skin cancer is a very serious disease that can be very damaging to a person. Wouldn't it be awesome if something really cool as simple and easy as a patch could be invented to cure sk…