Researchers find master regulator needed for Toxoplasma gondii parasite to chronically infect host; promising step toward infection treatment, prevention.

New light-sensitive material could eliminate some of the endoscopic procedures needed to remove gastrointestinal devices.

Models that map these relationships based on patient data require fine-tuning for certain conditions, study shows.

Study shows no effect from program intended to reduce repeated hospitalizations by targeting high-cost patients.

Polymer may pave the way for drugs to which bacteria are significantly less resistant, a breakthrough that could save hundreds of thousands of lives per year.

Specialized dye, delivered along with a vaccine, could enable “on-patient” storage of vaccination history.

In a new book, Amy Moran-Thomas examines how diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in countries across the world.

MIT economists analyze how patients and health care providers value Medicaid.

Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks.

Muscle relaxants delivered to the ureter can reduce contractions that cause pain when passing a stone.