It can take months for bones to heal after even a small break. Now a U.K. company, RegenTec, hopes to speed up the healing process by injecting a white powder designed to seal broken bones together in minutes. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

A man who broke his left leg in a motorbike crash 29 years ago is to undergo an amazing operation to grow back 6cm of dead bone. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Because of its use of stem cells, a skin regenerating gun would certainly cause a stir among conservative types—but if you were caught out on a battlefield with a gaping wound, you would be begging for technology like this. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

These two young tortoises have been fitted with plaster casts to help repair their shells after they were attacked by a dog. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Lizards with hairy feet are the inspiration for a new medical product that could help surgical patients heal better and might even replace sutures some day. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

Do you believe the power of your mind can heal your body? picked by karenben 9 months ago

The golden retriever nuzzles his master as though he wants a treat, trots into the kitchen, and waits patiently. His master walks over and, under the pet’s watchful gaze, takes a series of pills. The dog wags his tail with approval. He is a psychiatric-service dog, part of a new generation of service animals designed to help those with mental illness—including, most recently, Iraq and... read full post picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Acupuncture, whether done right or not, may heal back pain better than traditional medicine. picked by jovawell 2 years ago

He won’t ask for directions after taking wrong turns, and when he’s hurt you’d never know. The study shows that the higher you rate on the "manly scale", the faster you are to heal physical wounds. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

No, I did NOT randomly toss together some words just to see what it would read like! picked by Moe 2 years ago

Clinical trials have been a success for Polyheal's hybrid of a medical device and drug. It consists of charged synthetic microspheres in a sterile suspension that has been able to successfully treat wounds that did not respond to other methods. Product page. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The flexible device forms a secure seal around a wound and gradually pumps out air to lower the pressure, before gradually releasing the suction. It can even then apply increased pressure to a wound, which may help as part of the treatment. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Two years ago, Konrardy got to thinking: He'd be a Santa of sorts for soldiers in Iraq as a way to help him deal with his conscience. picked by dollyllama 12 months ago

With a little ink, some stinging pain and a helping hand from the ancestors, Mark Kopua can heal a wounded soul. picked by JDRucker 2 years ago

The groundbreaking operation brought significant improvements in vision within a matter of weeks.

The procedure uses a person's own cells to heal damage to the cornea - the transparent outermost layer of the eye.

Fitting news for FAF if eyes win. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Pregnant students in a Denver high school are asking for at least four weeks of maternity leave so they can heal, bond with their newborns and not be penalized with unexcused absences. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

Animals, including humans take precautions not to get sick. Animals, like humans, also take medicines when they are sick. Animals are known to eat certain foods when they are sick, foods which are shown to get them better. What is even odder is, insects are seen to change their diet when they are sick. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

I'm touching a wet slab of protein, what feels like a paper-thin slice of bologna. It's supple, slimy, but unlike meat, if you were to slice it down the center today, tomorrow the wound would heal. It's factory-grown living tissue. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

Scientists have discovered a way to heal punctured lungs without the need for difficult invasive surgeries. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

There is no question that the somewhat grim technique works. But how maggot therapy heals has long been a matter of debate. picked by kakana 6 months ago