Biology

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

Lankenau Medical Center’s health education center provides free interactive programs on nutrition, exercise, drugs and alcohol, puberty and more.

Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.

The project to collect feedback started two years ago, with a national controversy and high-profile leadership changes along the way.

Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.

A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.

New results from a clinical trial show that existing drugs can successfully kill dormant breast cancer cells, thereby reducing lifetime risk of recurrence.

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.

Over a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss in part due to headphone use. Audiologists weigh in on the risk, and how to protect your ears.

Earplugs can prevent permanent hearing damage from concerts. Venue staff and musicians say that now it’s common, even cool, to have them.

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA?