Here's what's holding back Alzheimer’s research
These are the two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer’s research - a shortage of funding and patent law.
Scientists could rewire your brain to eliminate pain
A better understanding of how the brain works is leading to some revolutionary innovations.
Smartphones are damaging this generation's mental health
A new paper suggests that an increase in mobile phone ownership could have led to a rise in mental health problems in young people.
Parkinson's could become a pandemic
The number of people with Parkinson’s disease will soon grow to pandemic proportions.
Global healthcare: the $300 billion question
By 2050, the world’s population is expected to rise to over nine billion, with two billion above the age of 60. Delivering quality healthcare to all of them will require innovative soluti...
Virtual Reality could help tackle the US's prescription painkiller problem
New research shows that virtual reality could help tackle chronic pain.
Scientists have created brain implants that could boost our memory by up to 30%
Our memories could one day get a boost from a new brain implant device, according to a new study.
Watch CRISPR edit DNA in real time
A Japanese researcher has shown, for the first time, CRISPR editing DNA in real time.
Bill Gates: why I’m spending $50 million of my own money to fight Alzheimer’s
Bill Gates is investing his own money into Alzheimer's research to combat a growing crisis.
Diabetes is a fast-growing disease of the poor. Here’s how we can turn the tide
Prevention, early diagnosis and low-cost care are the solutions to the spread of diabetes, but more resources are needed to deliver them.
Half of American adults have high blood pressure
Tighter blood pressure guidelines from U.S. heart organizations mean millions more people need to make lifestyle changes, or start taking medication, in order to avoid cardiovascular prob...
A groundbreaking treatment offers a new hope for cancer treatment
A team of scientists have discovered the relationship between cancer and sugar, and revealed how the Warburg effect factors into the disease's development.