Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in adults. Osteoarthritis degrades joint-cushioning cartilage, and there is currently no way of reversing this damage: the…
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A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease. The test uses just a single drop of blood, costs a…
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AI Tools May Degrade Doctors’ Skills
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at the risk of depending on AI to “think” for you, mass-producing satellites, a startup helping NASA avoid space junk, and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up here.
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Americans Are Drinking Less Alcohol Than Ever Before. Here’s What To Know
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The percentage of U.S. adults that report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54%, according to a recent
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RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges
For almost 40 years, people who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine have been able to turn to a little-known system called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program – often simply called the vaccine court.
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The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits
Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or “smart drugs.” However, within hours of consuming them, your heart starts racing,…
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The Dental Myths Your Dentist Wants You To Stop Believing
Oral hygiene and health care. Smiling women use dental floss white healthy teeth.
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In the age of TikTok tutorials and Instagram hacks, dental “advice” spreads fast—but not all of it is worth following. “Social media is full of trends…
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Decoding The Molecular Benefits Of Exercise
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There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new study…
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OpenAI’s Latest Model Is Attempting To Become A Medical Thought-Partner
OpenAI has moved rapidly in releasing newer generations of its flagship AI model.
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Last week, OpenAI launched its newest model, GPT 5. The company announced that this latest iteration is its most advanced model, including significantly…
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Grocer Hy-Vee And Insurer Oscar Launch Employer Health Plan
Oscar Health and the grocery and pharmacy chain Hy-Vee are launching a new health insurance plan in the Des Moines area that they plan to take to multiple states and businesses. In this photo is a Hy-Vee grocery store that opened in 2015 in…
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