That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies. New research from Uppsala University shows that people with high fitness levels in their late teens also have a reduced risk of dying from random accidents. This suggests that the associations seen in previous studies have probably been misleading.

Creating new drugs or medical treatments are some of the great promises of quantum computing. Scientists at the University of Sydney have for the first time used a quantum computer to simulate the chemical dynamics of real compounds, a vital step towards modelling more complex molecules and designing bespoke chemicals that could lead to improved sunscreen or skin cancer treatments.

The Exposome Moonshot Forum will take place May 12th to 15th in the heart of Washington, DC. This highly participatory, impact-driven, multi-stakeholder forum will consider issues and opportunities surrounding data protection, AI integrations, and multi-national representation to build an effective and ethically informed launchpad for the Human Exposome. The Human Exposome, a counterpart to the Human Genome Project, uses precision analytics, predictive environmental data, and biometrics to understand the impact of lived environment on individual health profiles and outcomes. This once-in-a-generation endeavor will revolutionize the way we understand and address public health challenges, offering highly precise health profiles that consider every individual’s lived experience and local context.