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January 17, 2017

How a Mere Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion

Recognizing mild concussions is crucial for preventing deaths, and now there's a way to do that more accurately than ever before, with your blood. The post How a Mere Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

Wearables Could Soon Know You’re Sick Before You Do

Researchers need to carefully study how biometrics change in individuals over time, and determine which wearables provide data good enough for diagnosis. The post Wearables Could Soon Know You're Sick Before You Do appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

Republicans’ Three-Step Plan to Kill Obamacare: Step 1 Complete

Republicans have started to pave a winding path toward a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Here's how they'll do it, step by step. The post Republicans’ Three-Step Plan to Kill Obamacare: Step 1 Complete appeared first on WIRED.

December 29, 2016

From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016’s Biggest Biology Stories

Creative researchers are now applying gene editing to tackle everything from HIV to animals on the brink of extinction. The post From Crispr to Zika, Here Are 2016's Biggest Biology Stories appeared first on WIRED.

December 27, 2016

The Mysterious Virus That Could Cause Obesity

Randy had always been the skinniest kid among his friends. And then he got cut by that chicken. The post The Mysterious Virus That Could Cause Obesity appeared first on WIRED.

December 16, 2016

Civil War Turns Syria’s Doctors Into Masters of Improvisation

Deprived of drugs and supplies, Syrian medics have had to innovate their way out disaster The post Civil War Turns Syria’s Doctors Into Masters of Improvisation appeared first on WIRED.

November 30, 2016

Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn’t Ban It

The DEA is considering regulating an herb called kratom using its strictest regulations. However, many users say this plant helps them stay off harder drugs. The post Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn't Ban It appeared first on WIRED.

November 29, 2016

Trump’s Health Czar Tom Price is a One-Man Death Panel for Obamacare

Pending Senate confirmation, Tom Price will play a central role in the new administration's plans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The post Trump’s Health Czar Tom Price is a One-Man Death Panel for Obamacare appeared first on WIRED.

November 29, 2016

Artificial Intelligence Could Dig Up Cures Buried Online

Artificial intelligence could be a solution to science overload: machine learning assistants to read incoming papers, distill their information, and highlight relevant findings. The post Artificial Intelligence Could Dig Up Cures Buried Online appeared first on WIRED.

November 23, 2016

Stressed? Anxious? Dining With Family? Let Science Explain

When the brain perceives a threat, the hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary and adrenal glands, activating the production of cortisol and epinephrine. The post Stressed? Anxious? Dining With Family? Let Science Explain appeared first on WIRED.