healthcare

AI tongue scanner can diagnose illnesses with 96 percent accuracy

Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

A new AI model inspired by traditional medicine can diagnose illnesses with over 98% accuracy by analyzing tongue images, potentially revolutionizing disease screening in medical settings.

Breaking down changes in NHS cancer waiting times in England

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

NHS England's new cancer waiting time standards consolidate ten metrics into three key targets to improve clarity and timeliness in cancer care.

Already 30 minutes of exercise increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in blood

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

A study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the body's ability to fight cancer.

Cuts to processed meat intake bring a range of health benefits

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.

Cancers caused by smoking reach all time high

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

New analysis from Cancer Research UK reveals that the number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all-time high of 160 per day, a 17% increase since 2003, emphasizing the urgent need for governmental action.