Healthcare

GeneCode is developing a drug it hopes won't just alleviate Parkinson's symptoms but also protect and restore patient's neural health.

By measuring many different body metrics, smart health devices can help support the mental game as much as the physical fitness gains.

We are living longer lives, while also spending more years sick than ever before — but there are ways to close the lifespan-healthspan gap

Ross Pomeroy

Instead of a one-size-fits-all treatment approach, AI could help personalize treatments for each patient to provide the best outcomes.

Sriram Chandrasekaran

In a future with more "mind reading," thanks to computer-brain interfaces, we may need to rethink freedom of thought.

Parker Crutchfield

Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease, according to a study from MIT and the University of Helsinki.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office

Scientists designed a pacemaker that transforms light into bioelectricity, or heart cell-generated electrical signals.

Pengju Li

The FDA has approved the use of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of certain major heart issues.

In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss, FTD typically involves changes in behavior.

Fen-Biao Gao

Researchers have built a device that helps users feel temperature through a prosthetic arm. A new study shows it works with high accuracy.