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.
A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease
Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease, according to a study from MIT and the University of Helsinki.
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.
Scientists 3D print a heart pump that can beat on its own
Bats may provide clues for treating COVID-19
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine produces more antibodies than infection
Study: Risk of death from COVID-19 is 45% lower on arthritis drug
Survivors’ plasma might prevent coronavirus infections
Researchers heal human lungs by hooking them up to live pigs
Engineers create reusable N95 mask out of rubber
FDA: Smokeless cigarettes produce less harmful chemicals
End-of-life AI
Pandemic spurs search for alternatives to nursing homes