Cart is empty A clinical perspective led by Dr. Kristin Tully and published in Seminars in Perinatology, reveals a critical crisis in U.S. maternity care: Too many women and birthing individuals are suffering preventable harm due to outdated and inequitable practices.
Midea recalls 1.7 million AC units over mold risk
More than 1.7 million window air conditioners are being recalled because of a risk for mold growth, which can lead to serious health problems.
Program helps cancer survivors return to work with confidence
A new pilot project led by McGill University researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked.
FDA plans to use AI to speed up drug and food safety reviews
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed the approval of new drugs and medical devices.
Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)
It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy.
Unusual protein production in neutrophils may contribute to development of inflammatory bowel diseases
Scientists have discovered that certain immune cells—called neutrophils—can start making a protein called DUOX2 that they usually do not produce. This surprise activity may be fueling gut inflammation in conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Toddlers’ eye movements predict ability to judge memories, new research suggests
The simple act of looking and comparing may be the first step toward learning how to judge what we remember, a skill that is fundamental to learning and making decisions.
Emerging field of oculomics might revolutionize the detection, prediction and monitoring of disease
Can you imagine reporting for surgery and having an eye scan at the front desk that can reveal if you have heart disease, dementia, or even cancer?
Do you talk to AI when you’re feeling down? Here’s where chatbots get their therapy advice
As more and more people spend time chatting with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT, the topic of mental health has naturally emerged. Some people have positive experiences that make AI seem like a low-cost therapist.
Weight-loss drug found to be effective for people with schizophrenia
Diabetic weight-loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, University of Queensland researchers have found.