Medical research

Delhi to transform 25 luxury hotels into Covid-19 care centres

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Fearful hotel workers asked to take on role of hospital support staff as cases in Delhi rise

AI equal with human experts in medical diagnosis, study finds

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Research suggests AI able to interpret medical images using deep learning algorithm

Cold is the new hot: how cooling down became summer’s hottest trend

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For a long time the world of wellness was obsessed with heat. But now, ​with the rise of​ cold yoga ​and cryochambers​, it’s cool to be ice cold​

Google teams up with health firm to develop AI surgical robots

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Google believes it can enhance surgeons’ tools using technologies employed in other parts of its business, including self-driving cars

Venom library to store poison from Australia’s deadliest creatures

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Snakes, blue-ringed octopus, spiders, scorpions and platypus among species to be included in Australia’s first dedicated venom storage facility

Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?

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Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?