AI Accelerates Search for Brain Drug Treatments from Decades to Years
Scientists are using AI to accelerate the search for treatments for neurological conditions like motor neurone disease, aiming to find effective drugs in years...
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Health Workers Mobilize as Fast-Spreading Ebola Outbreak Grips Eastern Congo
Medical personnel are racing to contain a new, fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
American National Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo; U.S. Risk Remains Low
An American national tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
CDC Reports No Current U.S. Hantavirus Cases, Monitors 41 Individuals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that there are currently no reported cases of hantavirus within the United States.
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Tests U.S. Readiness, Experts Say
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has raised public concern and rekindled fears of widespread health crises, but health experts...
Expert on ‘Super Aging’ Discusses Science and Scams in Longevity
In an era captivated by the pursuit of extended life, cardiologist Eric Topol offers a nuanced perspective on aging well, distinguishing between merely living...
AI Model Outperforms ER Doctors in Diagnosing Patients, Study Finds
In a significant real-world test, an artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI has demonstrated a superior ability to diagnose patients and guide their care...
A New Era for Tuberculosis Testing: Fast, Accurate, and Phlegm-Free
For nearly 150 years, diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) has relied on a method that is both cumbersome and often inaccurate: examining phlegm under a microscope.