Removing the MCAT Could Improve Diversity in Medicine
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has an obligation to eliminate the MCAT as a requirement for medical school.
What Prince Harry said about drug use in "Spare" memoir, interviews
From using cocaine and magic mushrooms to experimenting with ayahuasca treatments, Harry has opened up about his drug and psychedelics usage.
Gena Tew reveals her "biggest pet peeve" after AIDS diagnosis
The social media star has been documenting her health journey on TikTok since learning she had AIDS in March 2022.
Arctic blast: Watch people throwing boiling water into freezing air
While the cloud of steam and ice looks awesome, it can lead to severe burns if the wind is blowing the wrong direction.
Man films gnarly mites living on his eyelashes: "I will gouge my eyes out"
"I wondered if I could see them on my own eyelashes, so I plucked a few out and looked at the roots," @gud_morning_dave, who posted the video, told Newsweek.
Man's ear infested with flesh-eating maggots that were feasting on eardrum
The man had been suffering from bleeding ears, pain and itching for five days before he went to a hospital.
Paramedic shares powerful sign in resuscitation room: "Tried their best"
Matthew Harris told Newsweek: "It can be very easy to lose track of the patient as a person and see a body."
X-ray reveals nearly 200 coins in man's enormously dilated stomach
The man is thought to have swallowed the metal coins after suffering from an eating disorder called pica.
This is what happens to your body when you die
The body goes through five stages of decomposition—fresh, bloat, active, advanced, and dry decay.
Legalizing weed reduced opioid use in America's cancer patients
"With increasing medical marijuana legalization, marijuana may be substituting for opioids for cancer-related pain," a researcher said.
Weird theory suggests IBS caused by body's inability to manage gravity
The scientist behind a new study told Newsweek that our bodies have evolved to resist gravity, but these adaptations can go wrong.
Man survives brain skewered with metal rod: "A lucky escape"
The rod pierced his temporal lobe, which handles memory, language, emotions and visual processing, but the man has made a full recovery.
Cat realizing it can breathe after 'nose job' leaves internet in tears
"My name. My name is Bella Hadid," one TikToker wrote about the video with more than 1.4 million views, while another commented, "Bro can smell colors now."
Prisoner has had two phones stuck in his stomach since March
The prisoner was attempting to smuggle four mobile phones into the prison, and has refused surgery to get the final two removed.
Ancient viruses trapped in permafrost for thousands of years are waking up
As global temperatures continue to rise, the Arctic could become a fertile breeding ground for future pandemics.
Personalized cancer treatment edges closer with CRISPR trial success
Researchers have reported on the first ever human trials to use this technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.
Pit bull "pouting so hard" after getting one shot at vets delights internet
"That vet better be coming back with an apology for that good girl as well," one TikTok user said.
Woman who should not have developed beyond embryo astonishes scientists
The patient has overcome 12 tumors in only 36 years, thanks to a never-seen-before genetic mutation.
The new "revolutionary" rejuvenation procedure that can transform your face
Two leading aesthetic practitioners spoke to Newsweek about the revolutionary treatment that can leave you looking like the best version of yourself.
Can spider venom restore damaged nerve endings?
A patient with previously diagnosed nerve damage believes a brown recluse spider bite restored sensation in their toes.
King Tutankhamun and the mummy's curse that killed nine explorers
Does science have an answer to the secrets of the mummy's curse from the tomb of Tutankhamun?
Octopus venom found to slow the growth of cancer
A compound found in the venom of the southern sand octopus appears to slow the growth of BRAF-mutated melanoma, one of the most serious forms of skin cancer.
Army veteran explains why she's choosing to amputate her leg at 28
"I feel like you need to be positive. If you're positive, you recover quicker," Emmalee Lax told Newsweek.
"I have a rare disease and my dog is the only reason I am still alive"
Not all heroes were a cape, some have four legs and fur, and you won't believe the things they're able to do when trained properly.
Crazy pictures show 30-year-old leopard eel having a CT scan
Larry Gordon the Leopard eel at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has undergone his first CT scan, and the results are stunning.
Dog owner at vets heartbroken after spotting sign on desk: "Not prepared"
"Our vet did this when we said goodbye to our sweet kitty boy before Christmas. it was so appreciated," one TikToker wrote.
Fact Check: Do fetuses feel pain at 15 weeks as Youngkin claims?
Roe v. Wade, a Supreme Court ruling that protected abortion rights across the U.S., was overturned in June 2022, fueling online debate.
World's Best Hospitals 2023
Newsweek has partnered with Statista Inc., the global market research and consumer data firm, to develop the ranking of the world's best hospitals for the fifth year.
Snake bites kill thousands needlessly because of herbal remedy myths
"The patient will reach a hospital in a non-recoverable condition and the [antivenom] treatment will fail," herpetologist Romulus Whitaker told Newsweek.
Texas Company Creating Tiny Particle Accelerators for People to Buy
Particle accelerators, usually the size of small cities, accelerate electrons to immense speeds using electric fields, producing X-rays.