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24 Aug
Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?

Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?

AI might not always be your most accurate source of health information, especially when it comes to cancer care, new research finds.

Two new studies assessed the quality of responses offered by AI chatbots to a variety of questions about cancer care.

One, published...

13 Jun
Working With AI Might Make for Lonely Workers

Working With AI Might Make for Lonely Workers

A new study finds that people working with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be lonely, suffer from insomnia and drink more heavily after work.

In the study, published online June 12 in the

10 Apr
Can ChatGPT Give Women Accurate Advice on Breast Cancer?

Can ChatGPT Give Women Accurate Advice on Breast Cancer?

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot everyone is talking about, can often give reliable answers to questions about breast cancer, a new study finds. But it's not yet ready to replace your physician.

The big caveat, researchers said, is that the information is not always trustworthy, ...

17 Feb
Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

If you spend hours a day scrolling on your smartphone or tablet, you might get "tech neck."

"Humans are upright creatures, and our bodies aren't designed to look down for long periods of time, which puts extra pressure on the cervical spine,"said

10 Oct
Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack

Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack at one of the country's largest hospital chains disrupted care at hospitals from Seattle to Tennessee last week.

27 Sep
Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief

Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief

Staring at a computer screen endlessly can lead to dry, irritated, tired eyes and headaches.

But there's a quick fix.

Just look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Do this for at least 20 seconds, and look about 20 feet in the distance.

Experts have sugges...

07 Sep
Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time

Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time

With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money.

Mayo Clinic researchers found that of preliminary diagnoses made during video appointments at their centers, 87% were later confirmed...

27 Apr
Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?

Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?

Zoom meetings became the lifeblood of many workplaces during pandemic, but a new study points to a downside: They may limit employees' capacity for creativ...

19 Apr
AI May Help Spot Relapse Risk in Alcoholics

AI May Help Spot Relapse Risk in Alcoholics

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to identify alcoholics at risk of relapsing after treatment, researchers say.

Patients often return to heavy drinking during and after treatment, and may require multiple tries before they can achieve long-term abstinence from

11 Apr
Can AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor Can?

Can AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor Can?

A new artificial intelligence approach can predict if and when heart patients might die of sudden cardiac arrest far more accurately than a doctor can, and could improve survival rates, according to its developers.

"Sudden cardiac death caused by

11 Mar
Could Russian Hackers Cripple U.S. Health Care Systems?

Could Russian Hackers Cripple U.S. Health Care Systems?

FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 -- Sick people seeking lifesaving care in the United States could fall victim to a hidden part of Russia's war on Ukraine -- vicious cyberattacks aimed at sowing disruption, confusion and chaos as ground forces advance.

Cybersecurity experts warn t...

31 Jan
Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers' Sleep

Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers' Sleep

It's crucial to keep preschoolers away from screens and other sources of light in the hour before bedtime if you want them to get a good night's sleep, researchers say.

That's because even a little bit of light exposure can trigger a sharp drop in the sleep-promoting hor...

28 Jan
In a First, a Robot Performs Laparoscopic Surgery on Pig Without Human Help

In a First, a Robot Performs Laparoscopic Surgery on Pig Without Human Help

A robot performed challenging keyhole surgery on pigs without any human help in what could be a major step toward fully automated surgery on people.

"Our findings show that we can automate one of the most intricate and delicate tasks in surgery: the reconnection of two e...

04 Jan
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn't Strike Everyone

Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn't Strike Everyone

The pandemic has made Zoom meetings a daily reality for millions. For many, having to watch their own face in a meeting is the worst part.

But that's not true for everyone, new research shows.

"Most people believe that seeing yourself during virtual meetings contr...

03 Jan
Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review

Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review

Chatting with your doctor via video about your health issues works just as well as an in-person office visit, at least when it comes to managing chronic illnesses, a new review suggests.

Replacing office visits with video checkups delivered results that were just as effe...

16 Dec
Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms

Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms

Children and teens who use livestreaming gaming platforms may be bombarded with influencer-endorsed ads for energy drinks, junk food and alcohol, new research shows.

"This type of marketing can normalize high-fat, high-sugar and

29 Nov
Many Kids, Teens Think Girls Don't Care About Computer Science

Many Kids, Teens Think Girls Don't Care About Computer Science

The misconception that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering begins at a young age in the United States.

And it's one reason for the gender gap in those career fields, according to a new study.

In surveys of more than 2,200 U.S. ch...

11 Nov
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health

Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health

Call it the great pandemic sit-down.

As COVID-19 turned daily commutes into shuffles between rooms at home, and Netflix replaced time spent at the gym or playing sports, Americans have been sitting a lot more. Now a new study suggests it may be putting their mental healt...

29 Oct
Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active

Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active

Modern Americans get much less physical activity than their forebearers did 200 years ago, and increasing reliance on technology is a major reason why.

That's the finding fr...

05 Oct
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered

As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered

Even in normal times, getting regular exercise and spending less time on screens can be good for kids. So it should come as no surprise that researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during the pandemic had better mental health outcomes.

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04 Oct
Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic

Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic

In a health emergency, social media giants like Facebook can be both quagmires of misinformation and sources of social support and reliable guidance, a small, new study suggests.

Researchers surveyed 32 Facebook users weekly for eight weeks. All were asked about their on...

30 Sep
Active Learning Best for Students: Study

Active Learning Best for Students: Study

Whether you're a kid or a college student, you'll learn more with interactive activities, discussions, movement and even AI-enhanced technologies than you will just sitting still and listening, a new study suggests.

Learning methods that work best are hands-on, as well a...

30 Sep
AI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans

AI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans

Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to spot the next virus to jump from animals to humans, Scottish researchers report.

Identifying diseases before they become a threat to humans is challenging, because only a few of the nearly 2 million animal viruses can infect ...

24 Sep
Can a Computer Program Help Docs Spot Breast Cancer?

Can a Computer Program Help Docs Spot Breast Cancer?

An artificial intelligence tool could help radiologists spot breast cancer on ultrasound images and reduce the need for extra testing, new research suggests.

"Our study demonstrates how artificial intelligence can help radiologists reading breast ultrasound exams to reve...

03 Sep
AI May Not Be Ready to Accurately Read Mammograms

AI May Not Be Ready to Accurately Read Mammograms

Radiologists still outperform artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to breast cancer screening, a new paper shows.

Many countries have mammography screening programs to detect and treat breast cancer early. However, examining mammograms for early signs of cancer mea...

16 Aug
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk

Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk

Take a work break: A small, new study suggests that getting out of your chair every half hour may help improve your blood sugar levels and your overall health.

Every hour spent sitting or lying down increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, the study...

16 Aug
More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health

More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health

Want to see a temperamental tween or teen act happier?

The formula is simple, a large international study suggests.

"Screen time should be replaced by 'green time' for optimizing the well-being of our kids," said study author Asad Khan, an associate professor in bi...