medicine
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.
Alzheimers researchers win brain prize
Posted in Medicine on 7th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Four dementia scientists have shared this years 1m Euro brain prize for pivotal work that has changed our understanding of Alzheimers.
Graphene material strengthens nerve signaling in the brain
Posted in Medicine on 5th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
When Vanderbilt University scientists tried to use graphene to measure electrical activity in the brain, they found that it actually enhanced nerve cell signaling.
To assess diabetic nerve damage, look in the eyes
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Approximately half of the people who have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years experience a decrease in nerve function, which typically begins in their feet.