Health

Pill to prevent Lyme disease kills ticks before they can infect you
A pill to prevent Lyme disease quickly killed ticks that bit treated volunteers, suggesting it could slow the spread of tick-borne diseases.
Soaring insulin costs? Cows could help.
A genetically engineered cow that produce milk containing with human insulin could help cut the cost of the life-saving diabetes med.
Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and lets the heart to function more naturally
Scientists designed a pacemaker that transforms light into bioelectricity, or heart cell-generated electrical signals.
Blood test for Alzheimer’s now available at doctors’ offices
Cough-analyzing AI detects asymptomatic COVID-19 infections
Scientists test mind control with light — no surgery required
Green space at daycare gives city kids an immune boost
This parent is helping push autism gene therapy forward
Vampire bats social distance when sick, and so should you
How to safely celebrate Halloween during COVID-19
Can flu vaccines prevent COVID-19?
These gene-edited pigs could help end organ shortages
New bug spray "crystals" can help wipe out malaria