A machine learning algorithm developed by Cambridge scientists was able to correctly identify in 97 cases out of 100 whether or not an individual had celiac disease based on their biopsy, new research has shown.
First clinical trial of an AI therapy chatbot yields significant mental health benefits
Dartmouth researchers conducted the first clinical trial of a therapy chatbot powered by generative AI and found that the software resulted in significant improvements in participants’ symptoms, according to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine AI.
White House halts long-running HIV research network for youth
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health that would test if an antibiotic can prevent sexually transmitted infections in women has been terminated by the Trump administration as part of its ongoing attempt to halt what it considers “diversity, equity and inclusion” in scientific research.
States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results
Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care—without a human actually reviewing their claims.
Dengue fever on the rise: What to know about the mosquito-borne illness in Florida
The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise globally.
Study uncovers significant differences in a dietary supplement’s key ingredient
A recent study by Paula Luis and Claus Schneider, researchers in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Department of Pharmacology and the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology, has uncovered substantial inconsistencies in the alkaloid content of Corydalis yanhusuo (CY) dietary supplements.
‘Show up and share’: How one ICU helps patients and staff live with dying
Extraordinary things happen in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
What is vascular dementia? A neurologist explains
An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.
RFK Jr. cites vitamin A for measles, as experts advise caution
Amid a measles outbreak that has seen U.S. cases for the year so far surge past the total tracked in 2024, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has responded, in part, by suggesting alternatives to vaccination, including treating with vitamin A.
A protective immune system cell disappears from a key form of fat, but only in those who are obese
The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It’s capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can deploy armies of antibodies against viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.