How AI Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare

How AI Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Introduction: The AI Revolution in Medicine In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from science fiction to real-world application—especially in healthcare. It’s helping doctors make faster and more accurate decisions, improving treatment options, and making care more efficient. With its ability to process vast amounts of data in seconds, AI is transforming how medicine…

Scientists Discover Genetic Mutation Behind Natural Short Sleepers

Scientists Discover Genetic Mutation Behind Natural Short Sleepers

In a recent breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a genetic mutation that may allow certain individuals to thrive on just three hours of sleep per night. The findings, published on May 5, 2025, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shed light on a rare group of people known as “natural short sleepers”—those who…

Navigating the Diagnostic Journey for Rare Diseases

Navigating the Diagnostic Journey for Rare Diseases

Understanding Rare DiseasesRare diseases affect between 300 and 400 million people globally—more than cancer and AIDS combined. Despite this, diagnosis often takes 4 to 6 years, a delay commonly referred to as the diagnostic odyssey. These diseases are defined as conditions affecting fewer than 1 in 2,000 people in the EU or under 200,000 individuals…