I have a rare disease. This is my hope for the future of medicine
Around 400 million people worldwide suffer from rare diseases - but there is a startling lack of specialists and specialised treatments available. It's time to change this paradigm, argue...
Earlier hurricanes are increasing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases
Researchers have linked heavy rainfall events to the transmission of vector-borne infectious diseases.
The internet of (medical) things moment is here
Deloitte predicts the global IoMT device market’s value will reach $158 billion by 2022. Here are 5 ways it is already helping us.
Wireless movement-tracking system could collect health and behavioral data
MIT researchers have developed a system, called Marko, that leverages radio-frequency (RF) signal reflections off human bodies to wirelessly monitor people’s movement inside their homes t...
How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer
Rwanda aims to become the first country to wipe out cervical cancer with a widespread vaccination programme.
These are 7 of the most exciting breakthroughs in healthcare today
A new report by the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Health and Healthcare highlights some of the most innovative research transforming medicine.
Health and Healthcare in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Global Future Council on the Future of Health and Healthcare 2016-2018
Scientific and technological advances in medicine promise to transform health and healthcare to become much more connected, precise and democratized, with significantly improved human out...
Cold comfort: exposure to chilly temperatures may help fight anxiety
Wim Hof, also known as the 'Iceman', has an amazing ability - he can maintain normal body temperature even when exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods of time. But how does he ...
Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage
These tiny robots powered by magnetic fields could help drug-delivery nanoparticles reach their targets.
This wireless sensor would give epilepsy patients more freedom
A cheap and easy way of measuring the brain activity of individuals with epilepsy could be a revolutionary step towards more convenient management of the condition.
From DIY editing to matchmaking by DNA: how human genomics is changing society
As gene editing enters healthcare and home testing kits become commonplace, what effect is this having on society – and how important is it for citizens to have a voice?
After the Baby Boom: the cost of America's ageing population
As baby boomers get older, many high-income countries face challenges in the provision of pensions and healthcare.