health

A simple artificial heart could permanently replace a failing human one

Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Researchers have been trying for decades to make an artificial heart that can be permanently implanted.

First steps have been taken for vaccines in pill form

Posted in Medicine on 14th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

UK scientists have taken the first steps towards creating new vaccine treatments in pill form.

Sleeping in rooms with even a little light can increase risk of depression

Posted in Science on 12th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Exposure to light at night, even at very low levels, has been linked to an increased risk of depression, according to a study published this month

Health wearables have tripled in 2 years and AI healthcare will increase 11x over 7 years

Posted in Hardware on 10th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Use of wearables has more than tripled since 2014.

A CRISPR edit for heart disease

Posted in Science on 9th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

According to World Health Organization statistics published in 2015, ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide.