Health

a stylized image of a person injecting themselves with a GLP-1 agonist
Medicine
Are weight-loss meds the next wonder drugs?
Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 agonists could treat many health issues — including ones that aren’t obviously related to weight.
Kristin Houser
A surgeon in scrubs and a headlamp performs a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, assisted by another healthcare professional, under bright surgical lights.
Surgery
First-of-its-kind pig kidney transplant is a success
A woman with heart and kidney failure is now the second person in the world to undergo a gene-edited pig kidney transplant.
Kristin Houser
white pills being poured from a milk container over a black background
Medicine
Milk could overcome one of the biggest hurdles to RNA therapies
RNA therapies typically break down if administered orally, but particles found in cows’ milk could provide perfect protection.
Kristin Houser
Close-up split-image of a mouse with one half in natural color and the other half in a pink hue
Aging
One shot recreates younger immune systems, in mice
Kristin Houser
A person using a tablet with futuristic augmented reality interfaces, connecting with various professionals in a modern workspace environment.
Healthcare
How patients are using technology to kick-start a healthcare revolution
Kevin Dickinson
An abstract collage of overlapping images with varying textures and color saturation, depicting parts of a human face.
Mental Health
How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains
Lawson R. Wulsin
Abstract collage of various textures and patterns, overlapping geometric shapes, and a segment of a genetic chart related to Lyme disease.
Healthcare
A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease
Anne Trafton | MIT News Office
A laser beam hitting the curved surface of a metallic strip, producing a visible red dot and reflection near a pacemaker.
Medicine
Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and lets the heart to function more naturally
Pengju Li
a tick clinging to the tip of a blade of grass against a green background.
Medicine
Pill to prevent Lyme disease kills ticks before they can infect you
Kristin Houser
A digitally altered image of a cow with graphic illustrations representing chemistry and data overlaying a pastoral scene.
Medicine
Soaring insulin costs? Cows could help.
Kristin Houser
Abstract collage of a kidney, a pig, and surgeons
CRISPR
First person to get a gene-edited pig kidney is “recovering well” so far
Kristin Houser
On the right are fingers holding a flat, square device that looks like a magnet with a grid of slits cut into it. On the left is a person holding their hand next to their mouth like they're trying to project their voice.
Wearables
AI-powered wearable “speaks” for people with vocal cord problems
Kristin Houser
A close up of a Wegovy vial in a gloved hand
Medicine
FDA approves weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat heart problems
Kristin Houser