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Breast cancer rates are rising among women under 50. These Canadians share personal stories amid 'out-of-date' screening guidelines
A recently-published Canadian study shows breast cancer is rising amongst women in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
Google DeepMind’s latest medical breakthrough borrows a trick from AI image generators
Much of the recent AI hype train has centered around mesmerizing digital content and the potentially dangerous ways it could disrupt society. But on the brighter side, an update to Google’s AlphaFold software could lead to new disease research and treatment breakthroughs.
Eating disorders in Canadian youth surged during the pandemic. What parents need to know after kids were 'sicker than ever'
Here's everything you should know about eating disorders and how to talk about them with your kids.
GPT-4 performed close to the level of expert doctors in eye assessments
Researchers found that GPT-4 outperformed unspecialized junior doctors and trainee ophthalmologists in eye assessments.
Longer genes may speed up aging, new study finds. What to know about longevity in Blue Zones — and how to adopt that lifestyle
What sets Blue Zones apart is their populations' lifestyle habits. Here's how you can implement them.
This camera captures 156.3 trillion frames per second
Scientists have created a blazing-fast scientific camera that shoots images at an encoding rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz) to individual pixels — equivalent to 156.3 trillion frames per second.
Canadians don't have to stop golfing, gardening amid new ALS risk study, expert says. What to know about findings
"I think about ALS all the time, and I will continue to golf," a lead ALS research says.
When should I get a mammogram in Canada? U.S. study suggests yearly mammograms starting at 40 could have life-saving benefits. Here's where Canadian provinces stand
New findings suggest the current practice of a mammogram every two years may not be ideal for women's health.
Woman's chronic UTIs 'biologically cured' as part of Canadian study: 'I can have my life back'
A new study from Toronto's St. Joseph's Hospital is offering new treatment options for antibacterial-resistant infections.
Can menopause be delayed indefinitely? New research believes it's possible — but is it safe?
Is delayed menopause safe? We asked an expert to weigh in.
The EPA scraps plan that would have had it ban mammal testing in favor of computer models
The Environmental Protection Agency has scrapped a plan to phase out mammal testing for studying chemical toxicity.
Swedish Researchers develop ‘electronic soil’ that speeds up plant growth
Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden developed a ‘bioelectronic soil’ that can speed up the growth of plants in controlled agricultural farming environments.
Researchers fuse lab-grown human brain tissue with electronics
In a story ripped from the opening scenes of a sci-fi horror movie, scientists have bridged a critical gap between the biological and electronic. The study details a “hybrid biocomputer” combining lab-grown human brain tissue with conventional circuits and AI.
Researchers develop under-the-skin implant to treat Type 1 diabetes
Scientists have developed a new implantable device that has the potential to change the way Type 1 diabetics receive insulin.
Researchers quantify the carbon footprint of generating AI images
Researchers discovered that generating an image using artificial intelligence has a carbon footprint equivalent to charging a smartphone.
MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestines
MIT researchers developed an ingestible capsule that can monitor vital signs including heart rate and breathing patterns from within a patient’s GI tract.
These sonar-equipped glasses could pave the way for better VR body tracking
A team from Cornell University fitted a pair of eyeglasses with a tiny sonar system to demonstrate how the technology can track the body's movement via acoustic signals.
Patrick Dempsey is the Sexiest Man Alive — but what makes someone sexy in the first place? Here's what science says.
Humor and even courage can make you appear sexy, according to research.
Canadian women are turning to cannabis to treat menopause symptoms: 'I felt lost and alone'
The stigma and uncertainty around the menopause is still prevalent, and some are using cannabis to cope.
Lunar rock samples suggest moon is older than previously thought
Researchers have just discovered that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought.
Maternal trauma: What to know about risks of forceps and vacuum deliveries in Canada
A Canadian researcher says high rates of injuries have been documented but ignored for years.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s $250 million NYC biohub will engineer disease-fighting cells
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, an organization led by Priscilla Chan and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, announced the creation of a new biomedical research center in New York City that will focus on learning the mechanisms of immune cells and eventually engineering more efficient ones.
Study: Wearable sensors more accurately track Parkinson’s disease progression than traditional observation
Oxford University researchers found that by using a combination of wearable sensor data and machine learning algorithms, the progression of Parkinson’s disease can be monitored more accurately than in traditional clinical observation.
Coin flips don’t appear to have 50/50 odds after all
A large team of researchers concluded that, when caught in the air, coin flips are 50.8% likely to land on the same side that started facing upwards.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to trio of quantum dot researchers
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners contributed to the discovery and development of quantum dots. Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov will share the honors.
The Arecibo Observatory's next phase as a STEM education center starts in 2024
Nearly three years after the Arecibo Observatory's main telescope collapsed, the NSF has awarded $5.5 million in funding to four institutions who will transform it into a STEM education center.