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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...

22 Aug
Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don't Trust) for Health News

Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don't Trust) for Health News

Misinformation about health and medicine is rampant in the United States, with far too many Americans being presented false claims and left wondering what to believe, a new survey reports.

At least 4 in 10 people say they've heard 10 specific false claims about COVID-19,...

31 Mar
Health Highlights: March 31, 2023

Health Highlights: March 31, 2023"‹

'Harsh' parenting can bring mental health harms to kids. In a new study, yelling and physical punishment were more likely than calm, consistent parenting to lead to emotional issues, researchers found.

30 Mar
Health Highlights: March 30, 2023

Health Highlights: March 30, 2023"‹

Pets could prevent food allergies in kids. Having a dog lowered the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cats lowered the chances of egg, wheat and soybean allergies, new research shows.

29 Mar
Health Highlights: March 29, 2023

Health Highlights: March 29, 2023"‹

Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes. A new study links excessive screen time to the mood disorders, and found brain changes that contribute to the disorders.

03 Mar
Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation

Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation

Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news.

Called the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science, the group brings together reputable...

21 Feb
More Teens with Eating Disorders Wound up in ER During Pandemic

More Teens with Eating Disorders Wound up in ER During Pandemic

Emergency rooms across the country have seen a surge in the number of teenage girls dealing with eating and other disorders, including anxiety, depression and stress, during the pandemic, a new government report shows.

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30 Sep
Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2021

Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2021

CDC issues urgent plea for pregnant women to get vaccinated: With only a third of women in this group immunized, health officials made a strong push for getting the shots.