Health

New research uses over half a million Facebook status updates to predict depression diagnoses in people at risk. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health problems in the world, with a large number of people having experienced at least one major depressive episode in their lifetimes. Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that …

A semi-autonomous robot that can take different types of measurements from the skin has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fitted with suction cups to help it move, the prototype can be fitted with a dermatoscope to help look for signs of abnormalities, including skin …

Few effective treatments are available for patients with mid-level or late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. So researchers are increasingly looking at ways to fight the brain disease before symptoms even become apparent. That’s why people with known risk factors for Alzheimer’s — but no signs of cognitive impairment — are being recruited …

New research suggests that standing desks, which allow employees to alter their position during the day, may boost performance at work. A number of NHS staff were given new desks and set goals for standing time. After a year, researchers found sitting time was reduced by more than an hour …