Groundbreaking ECG analysis predicts risk of death with 85% accuracy
An exciting example of AI in healthcare is its application to electrocardiograms (ECGs), which are used to monitor and diagnose heart health
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Joseph Shavit
- 15 hours ago
Game-changing study finds muscle that increases metabolism and burns fat while sitting
The soleus muscle in the calf can do big things to improve the metabolic health in the rest of your body if activated correctly.
Joseph Shavit
- 23 hours ago
Sleep habits linked to increased risk of dementia, study finds
The study found that "cognitive function should be monitored in older adults who report prolonged time in bed and advanced sleep timing.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Breakthrough research offers new hope for anti-aging therapies
Research could potentially lead to therapies for various degenerative diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and even cosmetic dermatology.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Inhalable nanoparticles revolutionize treatment for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases
This is the first demonstration of highly efficient delivery of RNA to the lungs used to treat or repair a range of genetic diseases.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that attacks and kills cancer cells
Stanford University researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that could potentially revolutionize cancer treatment.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Breakthrough drug combats obesity and diabetes by transforming 'bad' fats to 'good' fats
Researchers used novel drug discovery technologies to uncover a metabolite that converts white fat cells to brown fat cells.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Newly discovered antibiotic extremely effective at killing drug resistant bacteria
Over time, many pathogens have adapted to resist antibiotics, so the search for new drugs is becoming increasingly important.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking drug offers hope for patients with sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea can worsen heart failure and reduce lifespan. However, there may be new hope for heart failure patients with sleep apnoea.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Researchers discover the cause of smell loss from COVID-19
The findings could help to develop treatments for those who are suffering from long-term smell loss following the virus.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Groundbreaking "origin-of-life" molecule can kill cancer cells
Scientists have long known that RNA, the molecule that gave rise to life, plays a crucial role in the functioning of living cells.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Scientists make major breakthrough in early Alzheimer's detection
Neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through individualized brain mapping.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Groundbreaking eye drops have the power to transform your vision
The drops are designed to specifically address the eye's focusing mechanism by reducing pupil size and increasing focus.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Natural dietary supplement provides hope in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease
Nicotinamide riboside can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Heart benefits of weight loss persist, even with weight regain
Healthy eating and increased physical activity, can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Simple blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Approx. 3.6% of U.S. adults experience PTSD in any given year, and about 7% of people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Gum infection could be a major sign of heart trouble, study finds
Periodontitis, a gum disease, causes dental problems like bad breath, bleeding and tooth loss. Study found it's linked to heart disease.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Zinc supplements can reverse lung damage and improve patient survival rates
Researchers have discovered that zinc may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
The Unexpected Role of Walnuts in Promoting Heart Health via the Gut
A new study finds heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut.
Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Anti-cancer drug shows remarkable results in human clinical trials
The phase I trial found only minor side effects in patients, and the drug stalled the growth of tumors in people with neuroendocrine cancer.
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