Algorithms can now map placentas and ensure healthy pregnancies
This new technique stretches out MRI scans of placentas so they can be more accurately analyzed, and shows the potential of MRI for pregnancy monitoring.
Have you heard of optoacoustic imaging? This is how it's saving lives
Artificial intelligence can improve the quality of optoacoustic imaging, researchers report. This technique is used to visualize blood vessels, study brain activity, characterize skin les...
Ending the epidemic of maternal deaths around the world
Most of the world’s maternal deaths occur in low and lower-middle income countries, but they could be prevented. Here's how.
What if we get things right? Visions for 2030
Optimistic predictions for the future drawn from experts around the world.
These 'biofoundries' use DNA to make natural products we need
From limitless spider silk to vaccines, biofoundries take advantage of nature's incredible capacity for building.
3 ways India can tackle its human-waste problem
A government campaign has successfully tackled the country's toilet problem 'before the flush' – now the focus is on better and more adaptable sewage infrastructure
Unhealthy ageing cripples countries' economies
A study in South Africa has highlighted how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income. But strong social policies can promote healthy ageing and protect the economic well-being...
LGBT women in the UK are struggling to access safe and reliable healthcare services
A recent report has found that 1 in 7 LGBT people in the UK avoided seeking healthcare, in fear of discrimination from staff.
California pushes school times back to let students get more sleep
In a bid to improve the health and wellbeing of its schoolchildren, California has passed a new law which prevents schools from starting their day before 8am.
For the economy to cope with an ageing population, we must identify new solutions – here's how
Population ageing is driven by three principal forces: declining fertility, increasing longevity, and the progression of large-sized cohorts to older ages.
Here's how AI is being used to aid patients with chronic illnesses at home
The robot's functions include daily conversations to give patients tips, medication reminders, and information on their condition all while relaying relevant data to care providers.
Smartphone tech could prevent the deaths of six million women and children by 2030
Co-lead by the Rockefeller Foundation, the $100 million project uses data analytics and plans to target communities and families in India and Uganda who are most at risk.