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February 1, 2017

Moving Patient Data Is Messy, But Blockchain Is Here to Help

Blockchain technologies aren't just for crytpocurrency anymore. Researchers and corporations are turning to them for a very different business: healthcare. The post Moving Patient Data Is Messy, But Blockchain Is Here to Help appeared first on WIRED.

January 31, 2017

Gun Research Will Get Even More Difficult Under NRA-Friendly Trump

New research shows drinking and gun possession don't mix. But further gun science could be in trouble under President Trump. The post Gun Research Will Get Even More Difficult Under NRA-Friendly Trump appeared first on WIRED.

January 31, 2017

A Clue to the Mystery of Colombia’s Missing Zika Cases

New evidence shows Zika causes brain malformations in babies with normal-sized heads, changing the way doctors diagnose and monitor the disease. The post A Clue to the Mystery of Colombia's Missing Zika Cases appeared first on WIRED.

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.