The human body is one of the most complex and fascinating machines ever studied, yet there’s still so much we don’t understand. Despite incredible advancements in medical science, doctors and ...

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Parts of medical science are highly developed areas where doctors can precisely nail down specific diseases and even sometimes eradicate them. The more vexing — and perhaps more interesting — pieces ...

As I age, I have been wondering how future medical science will increase the potential lifespan of a healthy human being. I wonder just how old could a human being get? -Lisa, Canyonleigh, Australia ...

Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who championed global health and sought to bring modern medical science to those most in need around the world, died unexpectedly in his sleep in Rwanda on Monday, ...

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