A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

NC State researchers created an electric bandage that heals wounds 30% faster. The device uses a water-activated battery and electrodes to mimic natural healing. NCInnovation funded the research to ...

While it's important to check wounds for infections, removing the dressing in order to do so can be disruptive to the healing process. A new smart bandage could help, by "glowing" in a certain way if ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Currents of electricity flowing through the body are often associated with bad things like electrocution. However, that power can be ...