We trained an algorithm to detect cancer in just 2 hours
AI is helping medical professionals by accelerating diagnostics and treatment plans.
We can't make progress without investing in mental health
There's no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health, but a combination of legislation and better funding is crucial.
Here's how vaccines can help fight 'superbugs'
By using vaccines to prevent outbreaks of disease we can reduce the use of antibiotics, and lessen the chances of microbial resistance to the drugs.
Air pollution is the world's top killer, according to new research
Burning fossil fuels is shortening lives globally by almost two years, a new study has found.
American women are 50% more likely to die in childbirth than their mothers
The US might be one of the richest nations in the world, but its maternal mortality rate has risen, shining a light on the health implications faced by women around the world as they carr...
Clonakilty has become Ireland’s first autism-friendly town
This Irish town found that the best way to help people with autism feel at home is to get everyone involved.
Human evolution is still happening – possibly faster than ever
You might think modern medicine's ability to keep us alive would have put a halt on evolution - you'd be wrong.
The healthiest people in the world don't go to the gym
Treadmills don't come into it for the populations of the planet's 'Blue Zones' - where life expectancy is highest.
There's a physical activity gender gap - but nature could be the answer
Research has found that women continue to get insufficient physical activity, and the gap between activity levels of women and men is widening.
Electricity could be the future of medicine. Here's why
Everything we do, from walking to dreaming, is controlled or regulated by electrical signals - harnessing this could give new treatment options for a variety of conditions.
This is how class and social mobility can impact your health
A study looks at the impact that social mobility has upon an individual's health.
3 lessons from India in creating equal access to vaccines
India has introduced the pneumonia vaccine into its routine immunization programme in the six states with the highest rates of infant mortality.