Record-breaking DNA sequencing offers hope to those with rare diseases. Here's how
Researchers have paired ultra-rapid DNA sequencing technology with cloud storage and computing, enabling them to discover undocumented genetic diseases.
How These Innovations Are Changing The Battle Against Cancer
From synthetic biopsies to AI-powered detection, here are the latest advance in the fight against cancer.
‘Moonshot’ Initiative Rebooted By President Biden Will Aim To Halve Cancer Death Rates
'It's bold. It's ambitious. But it's completely do-able,' said US President Joe Biden of the Cancer Moonshot programme, which aims to speed up research, improve detection and availability...
To avoid the worst effects of ageing, we might need to exercise harder than we thought
New research suggests that only higher intensity physical activity at least once a week appears to help ward off chronic musculoskeletal pain in the long-term.
FIRST Cancer Care: Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for cancer care
The FIRST Cancer Care initiative based out of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India explores how technological advances can revolutionize cancer care, and drives action...
COVID and cancer: how the pandemic created another health time bomb - this week's Radio Davos podcast
COVID meant delays for diagnosing and treating cancer. Radio Davos explores the problem and asks if the pandemic has lessons for fighting the disease.
COVID and cancer: how the pandemic created another health time bomb
COVID-19 paralysed healthcare services around the world and meant many routine procedures were cancelled or delayed. That has taken a heavy toll on cancer patients. How big is the problem...
Heart Seat: The Smart Toilet Seat That Monitors Heart Health
Developed by health start-up Casana, experts say at-home health sensors like the Heart Seat can contribute to preventative health care.
Biden's Cancer Moonshot and how innovation and collaboration can close the cancer care gap
Biden has relaunched the Cancer Moonshot project – pledging to cut cancer deaths in half by 2047. Technology, along with widening access to care, will be key.
6 experts reveal the technologies set to revolutionize cancer care
We need to transform the quality of cancer care by harnessing emerging technologies like AI and ML. We asked experts which technologies will shape the future of cancer care.
This is how exercise helps broken bones heal faster
A study looking at 166 surgically treated tibia fractures discovered that early weight-bearing exercise was linked with faster healing.
COVID-19 may have ushered in a remote work revolution in maternal and child health
The world has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality rates — but that progress has not always been shared equally. Remote working could change that.