St. Jude Medical Inc. has received European approval to market the first pacemaker that does not require implanted wires to attach to the heart.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new technique for creating stem cells of the human liver and pancreas – a breakthrough that could significantly transform the future of...
Over 15 million Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. While many patients manage their condition by watching what they eat and popping over-the-counter medications, a new...
Although there are no known instances of someone hacking a pacemaker or similar device to harm another person in real life, the danger is real. That's why researchers at Rice University...
Now, bacterial colonies sculpted into custom shapes by a 3D printer could be a key to understanding how some antibiotic-resistant infections develop.
New parents in a few other cities soon can start signing up for smaller studies to explore if what's called genome sequencing - fully mapping someone's genes to look for health risks - should...
Forget electric toothbrushes using 3D printing, engineers have developed a new kind of toothbrush tailor-made to fit a person's mouth.