health

Anti-aging biotech Unity adds $55M as it preps first human trial to flush senescent cells

Posted in Business on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Unity Biotechnology is filling up its cash reserves with another venture round before it goes into its first anti-aging human studies.

Switching from unhealthy to healthier diet lowers depressive symptoms more than social support sessions

Posted in Medicine on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Study suggests the right food may be powerful antidepressant.

Study: Apple Watch Cardiogram app bested EKG band in spotting errant heartbeat

Posted in Hardware on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

The study raises the prospect that advanced AI will enable wearable devices to detect dangerous medical conditions using only basic sensors.

Artificial Intelligence can spot signs of Alzheimers before your family does

Posted in Software on 19th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Earlier diagnosis could help researchers develop drugs to slow the progress of the disease.

Study suggests our biological ageing is slowing down

Posted in Medicine on 18th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

'Lifespan extension accomplished through a deceleration of the aging process will lead to lower health care expenditures, higher productivity and greater well-being.'