❤️ Health Tech
Health Tech, or digital health, helps us understand and take control of our own health. But we also cover more traditional health news like medicines, vaccines and medical procedures.
👁 Ultrasound can help visually impaired see again
By stimulating damaged visual cells with ultrasound, it is possible to heal the damaged cells and restore vision.
📳 Mobile phones do not increase the risk of brain tumors
A new study can not see any connection between talking on a mobile phone and the risk of getting a brain tumor.
🕶 VR can help people with psychosis
By practicing everyday chores, such as shopping, in a virtual environment, people with psychotic disorders find it easier to deal with the same things in real life.
📱 App relieves post-traumatic stress
Researchers at Uppsala University have investigated whether a mobile app can relieve post-traumatic stress and depression and the results are promising.
🧬 42 new genes risk for Alzheimer's – increases the possibility of treatment
The risk of suffering from Alzheimer's disease is affected by more than twice as many genes as we previously believed.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Curing cancer
Will we find cures for cancer? More than a third in Warp News survey think we will not. Get ready to dive in and get the facts on curing cancer.
🎗Researchers discover mechanism that can protect against breast cancer
High levels of a protein can reduce the risk of developing a difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer and also increase the chances of survival for those who still suffer.
🧬 Gene editing with Crispr becomes 4,000 times more accurate
By stopping the Crispr gene shears from trying to cut genes in the wrong area, it is now possible to reduce the risk of unwanted effects during gene editing.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Your fresh ideas could help solve the water crisis
The global water crisis is serious. But so are the efforts to solve it. Is the elimination of thirst next? Ulrika Gerth guides you through this essential topic.