Researchers say they are close to perfecting a bioengineered, 3D printed replacement human ear that looks, feels and resists injury like the real thing. Such an advance would greatly benefit people with congenitally malformed ears from birth,...

A monthly long-acting injection of buprenorphine can be an easier and more effective therapy for people struggling with opioid addiction, but treatment centers aren’t much interested in using it, a new study discovers. Only one-third of treatment...

Telehealth might be a more effective way of treating alcoholism than in-person therapy sessions, a new study reports. Alcoholics who receive treatment through telehealth were more likely to engage in more therapy visits and stick to anti-alcohol...

Folks are turning to Twitter for advice on contraception, but it doesn’t look like they’re getting answers from informed authorities, a new study finds. Only about 6% of tweets on reversible birth control methods come from official...

Stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat can safely help improve sensation and movement after a spinal cord injury, a new, small study finds. Patients treated with these stem cells experienced increased sensation from pinpricks and...

Allergic reactions can range from mild sneezing to life-threatening episodes where the throat closes and the airways tighten. That’s why people need to prepare themselves for any potential allergies they might have, said Dr. Sanjiv Sur, director...