Artificial intelligence is already detecting diseases, interpreting medical tests, and answering patients' questions. Some systems perform remarkably well in clinical studies. But being able to identify an illness is not…
How technology is changing the way we understand, manage and protect our health.
Bill Gates Believes AI Could Transform the Fight Against Alzheimer’s. How Close Are We to a Cure?
New blood tests, artificial intelligence, and emerging treatments are bringing fresh hope to Alzheimer's research. But while scientists are making remarkable progress, a cure remains elusive. For millions of families,…
Why Google Needs Neuroscientists to Build the Future of Medical AI
As artificial intelligence moves deeper into healthcare, technology companies are discovering that sophisticated algorithms are not enough. Understanding the human brain, interpreting medical evidence, and protecting patients require expertise that…
Can AI Predict Cancer Survival? What Patients Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is learning to analyze medical records, tumor images, and genetic information to estimate how cancer may progress. But predicting probabilities is not the same as knowing an individual…
AI for Diabetics: Can Artificial Intelligence Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar?
From smart glucose monitors to personalized meal planning, artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes. But how much can patients safely rely on these technologies? For…
From Brain Waves to Words: Meta’s AI Moves Closer to Communication Without Surgery
An experimental brain-computer interface can now reconstruct sentences from brain activity without implanted electrodes. The breakthrough could eventually help people who cannot speak or move, although major obstacles remain. Imagine…
Your Phone May Be Affecting Your Sleep More Than You Think
The smartphone has become our alarm clock, television, newspaper and constant companion. But what happens when the last thing we see at night is also the first thing we reach…
Who Owns the Data About Your Body?
Your phone, smartwatch and health apps can collect remarkably personal information. As digital health grows, understanding where that data goes is becoming part of taking care of yourself. Your phone…
Should You Ask AI About Your Symptoms?
Millions of people are beginning to ask AI questions they once typed into Google—or asked a doctor. It can help us understand health information, but knowing where its role should…
Can Your Smartwatch Really Tell You How Healthy You Are?
Smartwatches can track your heart rate, sleep, exercise and more. But knowing what those numbers mean—and what they don’t—is becoming an essential digital health skill. A few years ago, a…