Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new…
Category: 5. Health
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Medical AI Scribes Are Everywhere. Research Shows Benefits (& Risks)
AI scribes can reduce documentation time and clinician burnout, but studies show omission errors and equity risks. What the research says and how to roll them out safely.
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Eating less protein may slow liver cancer growth, study finds
People whose livers do not function properly may be able to lower their chances of developing liver cancer, or slow the disease if it has already begun, by making a simple change to their diet: eating less protein.
A study led by Rutgers…
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AI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptoms
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) driven liquid biopsy that analyzes genome wide patterns of cell free DNA (cfDNA) fragments circulating in the blood. The test examines how these…
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Scientists discover the switch that revives exhausted cancer-fighting T cells
Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UC San Diego have identified new genetic mechanisms that influence how key immune cells decide their fate. These cells, known as CD8…
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Wide Awake At 2 A.M. Here’s Why Insomnia Peaks During Menopause
Understanding how menopausal symptoms contribute to insomnia is a critical first step toward improving sleep health and overall well-being.
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The Public Health Issues Surrounding The March 2026 CDC Vaccine Advisory Meeting
A public health expert breaks down the the most important public health issues facing Americans for the March 2026 CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting
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CVS Health And Google Launch AI Business To ‘Personalize Healthcare’
CVS Health and Google have partnered to use artificial intelligence to increase consumer engagement and support better health outcomes.
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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned by the god Zeus to spend eternity rolling a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down, having to start anew every day.
His story captured our attention as researchers studying neglected…
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Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment
Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago.
And as online platforms make gambling easier and more convenient, some Pennsylvanians are gambling more often and may be more prone to developing…
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