If you’ve never been smacked by a porcupine, you might not understand just how hard it is to remove the quills once they’re lodged in your flesh. But as it turns out, these quills are inspiring better ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The design of the hypodermic needle has changed little since 1853 ...

Scientists have designed smaller needles that take the pain out of injections. Tiny medical equipment can painlessly penetrate the outer layer of the skin and may be used to deliver medication or ...

According to Tiffanny Jones, MD, board-certified ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, IVF injections are not as painful as one may think. "The injections are relatively ...