Is Your Smartwatch Really That Smart?
Smartwatches can provide useful insights into health and physical activity, but many of the numbers they display are estimates rather than direct measurements of the…
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Optical Technology Spots Molecular Cancer Markers at an Early Stage
Researchers have created a new light-based sensor that can detect vanishingly small amounts of cancer-related molecules in the blood. This highly sensitive technology is designed…
Mayo Clinic study uses artificial intelligence to link core density in midlife to fall risk
Artificial intelligence applied to abdominal imaging may help identify adults at increased risk of falling as early as midlife, according to new research from Mayo…
Scientists develop ‘metabolic clock’ to spot early indicators of disease and accelerated ageing
A groundbreaking study published in npj Metabolic Health and Disease (Nature Portfolio) has introduced a new “metabolic clock” that can predict biological age, uncover disease-specific…
AI-Enhanced Approaches to Forecasting Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) model that integrates MRI scans, biochemical tests, and clinical information has shown early promise in predicting whether a patient’s knee osteoarthritis…
The Cutting-Edge Tools Shaping the Future of Parkinson’s Care
Over the past quarter-century, the number of people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease has doubled, yet methods of treatment and monitoring remain outdated. Clinicians still…
Boston University develops AI model to forecast early indicators of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict key biological signs of Alzheimer’s…
Study warns AI chatbots can spread medical falsehoods, underscoring urgent need for safeguards
A new study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that popular AI chatbots are highly vulnerable to repeating…
Breakthrough tool aids seniors in lowering reliance on unnecessary drugs
Researchers at McGill University have developed a digital tool designed to help patients safely reduce their use of medications that may be unnecessary or even…
Nature-themed virtual reality enhances emotional health in older adults with dementia
Experiencing nature — even through a virtual environment — can significantly improve emotional well-being and enhance quality of life for older adults living with dementia.…
Innovative Ageing Marker Detects Risk of Muscle Loss Before It Starts
A new study published on 9 June 2025 in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 6, introduces an innovative tool that could transform how clinicians assess…
Innovative 3D-Printed Smart Pen Detects Signs of Parkinson’s Through Magnetoelastic Sensing
Each year, countless individuals displaying early signs of Parkinson’s disease go undiagnosed until the illness has already reached an advanced stage. Parkinson’s is an incurable…