One inescapable word dominated biomedicine this year: Ozempic. Physicians were amazed at the drug’s efficacy in treating diabetes, for which it is FDA approved, and obesity. Social media propelled it into the year’s zeitgeist as a “miracle” weight-loss drug that can help people effortlessly shed

Wearing an electrode-studded cap bristling with wires, a young man silently reads a sentence in his head. Moments later, a Siri-like voice breaks in, attempting to translate his thoughts into text, “Yes, I’d like a bowl of chicken soup, please.” It’s the latest example of computers translating a

Here’s a fun test: Dab some blush onto the forehead of a six-month-old baby and plop them in front of a mirror. They might look at their reflection with curiosity but ignore the rouge. Redo the experiment at two years old. Now they’ll likely furrow their brows, touch the blush, and try to wipe it

At 21 years old, a young woman’s life was turned upside down after suffering a blow to the head and severe brain injury during a devastating traffic accident. She’s been living with the consequences ever since, struggling to focus long enough to complete simple everyday tasks. Juggling multiple

In his mid-30s, Marc Gauthier noticed a creeping stiffness in his muscles. His hand shook when trying to hold steady. He struggled to maintain his balance while walking. Then he began to freeze in place. When strolling down narrow streets running errands, his muscles seemed to suddenly disconnect