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Cancer kill switch.

Scientists discover new kill switch for cancer cells and brain diseases

Researchers have identified a new molecular switch that controls programmed cell death,…
Smartphone health check.

Smartwatch AI spots deadly heart defects in world-first breakthrough

An artificial intelligence algorithm, paired with smartwatch sensors, accurately diagnosed structural heart…
Poor atmospheric conditions linked to dementia.

Air pollution linked to severe Alzheimer’s in largest autopsy study to date

Higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution is associated with more severe…
Broken heart on a smartphone.

Excess screen time raises heart disease risk in children as young as six

Children and teenagers who spend many hours on televisions, phones, tablets, computers,…
Artificial tongue.

Artificial tongue with milk protein sensor can ‘taste’ spiciness

Researchers have developed an artificial tongue that uses milk powder to quickly…
Brain fog.

Sleepy ‘brain fog’ is a side effect of your brain trying to self-clean

Momentary failures of attention experienced after poor sleep coincide with a wave…
Ai and doctors.

Framework of five questions aims to stop AI undermining doctors

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) can aid physicians in diagnosing patients, it also…
Cortney VanHook

AI simulates mental health patients to improve personalised care

Generative artificial intelligence demonstrates potential as a powerful tool for mental health…
Texting therapy.

Text therapy matches video sessions for treating depression, study finds

Text-based psychotherapy delivers outcomes comparable to live video sessions for patients with…
Healthcare apps.

Researchers turn Apple Watch into sophisticated sleep research tool

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an app that…