You Can Get Your Whole Genome Sequenced. But Should You?
Having a gene for a rare disease might not give you symptoms. But it could beef up your medical bills.
Fast, Precise Cancer Care Is Coming to a Hospital Near You
The FDA just approved at test that can tell you how different drugs will work for you, based on the genetic makeup of your tumor.
The Senate Health Bill Is a Disaster for the Opioid Crisis
Capping Medicaid is very bad news for the 2.5 million Americans struggling with an opioid addiction.
The Lone Star Tick That Gives People Meat Allergies May Be Spreading
A rare meat allergy used to be limited to places the lone star tick calls home. But recently it's started to spread.
Jeff Sessions’ War on Medical Marijuana Gets Public Health All Wrong
Using the opioid crisis to justify cracking down on medical marijuana isn’t just disingenuous, it’s irresponsible. Because weed is actually pretty great at managing chronic pain.
The Mind-Boggling Math That (Maybe) Mapped the Brain in 11 Dimensions
Henry Markram is back with a new publication on his controversial Blue Brain project. The math behind it may be more important than the results.
HHS Head Tom Price Defends Trump’s Budget Cuts to Medicaid
While all eyes were on James Comey today, HHS secretary Tom Price's hearings passed by with little fanfare.
With Breast Cancer, the Best Treatment May Be No Treatment
A new study shows that many small tumors—the ones that are easiest to catch with mammograms—are the least likely to turn into troublesome cancers.
Crispr May Cure All Genetic Disease—One Day
But first, it's going to deliver climate-resistant crops, better biofuels, and tomatoes that won't fall off the vine.
The Chatbot Therapist Will See You Now
