Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care – meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births and fewer…
Category: 5. Health
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What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ
Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast.
That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who developed the theory of natural…
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Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds
Childhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and teenagers in the United States met the clinical definition of obesity in 2024.
Preventing obesity in children…
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Brain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of disability. About 30% of people diagnosed with depression develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), meaning their symptoms do not improve…
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ChatGPT Provided Wrong Advice In Over 50% Medical Emergencies Tested
A team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found gave OpenAI’s ChatGPT 60 different medical scenarios in the first published test of its LLM’s medical advice.
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How TIAA Is Using AI To Help Protect Older Adults
With older adults being particularly vulnerable to financial fraud and scams, TIAA has been using artificial intelligence for detection and guidance as well as empathy.
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165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug
A large UK study involving more than 165,000 people with dementia has found that the drug risperidone is linked to a higher risk of stroke in all groups of patients. The findings challenge previous assumptions that certain patients might be safer…
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Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health
How much fiber you eat can strongly influence your overall health. Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, among many other benefits. That growing awareness may help explain why the “fibermaxxing”…
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A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has drawn growing interest from scientists studying treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and some neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its…
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Scientists discover hidden brain cells that may stop Alzheimer’s tau buildup
The accumulation of tau protein in the brain is a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published March 5 in the Cell Press journal Cell Press Blue, researchers describe a newly identified biological process that may help explain…
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