Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it’s…
All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert
Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus…
Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use…
Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it’s not enough to catch…
Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone
Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in…
RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef…
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has…
The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a…