Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • STAT

    WATCH: A robot for every home? Japan is using bots as companions and caretakers

    Can virtual reality and robots transform elder care? Japan, whose population has the largest percentage of older people in the world, is the first test case.
    by Shiho Fukada Feb 05, 2018 2 minutes

    TOKYO — The world is getting older. Fast. By 2050, the global population of those age 65 and older is projected to nearly double to 1.6 billion.

    This global graying has given birth to a new phrase: “super-aging.” A nation is said to be super-aged when more than 1 in 5

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from STAT

    STAT2 min read
    STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About A J&J Cough Syrup, A Pfizer And Moderna Patent Suit, And More
    A Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup found to contain unsafe levels of a toxic industrial solvent was sold in six African countries.
    STAT1 min read
    USDA Faulted For Disclosing Scant Information About Outbreaks Of H5N1 Avian Flu In Cattle
    With 28 herds in eight states infected with H5N1 bird flu, scientists are calling on the U.S. to release more data to help them assess the risk.
    STAT2 min read
    STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About Lilly’s Zepbound For Sleep Apnea, The FDA Budget, And More
    Eli Lilly reported positive results for Zepbound in obstructive sleep apnea, giving the medication a new edge in the highly competitive obesity market.

    Related Books & Audiobooks