Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records
The Verge
Would you share your medical records with a personal trainer? How about a virtual one? Google, which this week announced it is giving Fitbit's AI health coach the ability to read your medical records, is hoping the answer is yes, following rivals like Amazon,…
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It’s not easy to get depression-detecting AI through the FDA
The Verge
For the past seven years, the California-based startup Kintsugi has been developing AI designed to detect signs of depression and anxiety from a person's speech. But after failing to secure FDA clearance in time, the company is shutting down and releasing mos…
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ChatGPT Health Underestimates Medical Emergencies, Study Finds
Gizmodo.com
It is also inconsistent with suicide-risk alerts, the researchers said.
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Trump’s surgeon general nominee is running the wellness grifter playbook perfectly
The Verge
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. We'll be taking a break next week and will back March 20t…
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Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say
Gizmodo.com
The more time you spend out of breath during the week, the better your health, new research suggests.
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I Took RFK Jr.’s Advice and Ate Nothing but High-Protein Foods for a Week
Wired
From forcing down chewy, bacon-flavored Man Cereal to vomiting at the office, buying into the MAHA protein craze was a challenging endeavor.
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Samsung Bespoke AI Refrigerator Wants to Take the Stress Out of the Kitchen
Gizmodo.com
You’ll never have to wrack your brain trying to remember what you have in the fridge again.
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'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
BBC News
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
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Simple Blood Test Can Predict Dementia 25 Years in Advance, Study Suggests
Gizmodo.com
The blood biomarker p-tau217 has "shown the most promise in detecting Alzheimer's in the brain," researchers of a new study say.
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America’s Smoking Habit Just Hit a Wild Milestone That Once Seemed Impossible
Gizmodo.com
The adult smoking rate reached a record low in 2024, new research shows.
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One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
BBC News
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.
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Supplement maker Huel bought by Danone
BBC News
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone, reportedly for €1bn (£860m).
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Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
BBC News
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
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A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
BBC News
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.
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UK temperature reaches 19.5C in warmest day of year so far
BBC News
Bude in Cornwall has reached 19.5C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.
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Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Wired
Shop Barkbox deals with discounts on themed monthly boxes featuring durable toys, all-natural treats, and dental chews customized for your dog’s size and play style.
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Fitbit’s budget-friendly Inspire 3 is $30 off, matching its best price
The Verge
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has delivered discounts on wearables like the latest Apple Watch SE 3 and Fitbit’s Charge 6. But they’re not exactly cheap even though they’re on sale. If you want something under $100, the Fitbit Inspire 3 has returned to its all-tim…
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Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
BBC News
A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate
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Amazon Cloud Facilities in Middle East Knocked Out by Apparent Iranian Drone Strikes
Gizmodo.com
Cloud customers are being urged to migrate their data away from the Middle East.
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Amazon Expands Health AI Access for Virtual Health Care
CNET
If you're an Amazon member with health questions, this chatbot may have answers for you.
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Much ado about protein
The Verge
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Wellness crazes come and go, b…
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Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash
BBC News
Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.
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Samsung Health and Wallet seek to reduce the strain care has on your financials
Android Central
Samsung unveiled how its Health and Wallet apps work together to bring prescription discounts to users who need them.
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Fitbit's health coach snags a trio of features, as non-subscribers get in on Public Preview
Android Central
Fitbit's AI health coach keeps going, as a late March update rolls out a triple feature update for its Public Preview.
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For the full scope, Fitbit's AI health coach can now read your medical records to help
Android Central
Fitbit's in-depth AI health coach is taking its smarts to another level with your medical records.
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Business Insider
Some states are more stressful than others, a WalletHub analysis found. Here are the most stressful states in the US.
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FDA Recalls Nearly 90,000 Children’s Ibuprofen Bottles Over ‘Gel-Like Mass’
Gizmodo.com
The recalled products come in a berry flavor and were distributed nationwide.
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The Sonos Bluetooth Speaker Is $40 Off
Wired
Add the Sonos Roam 2 to your existing home setup, or take it to go with Bluetooth.
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Force Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)
Wired
Laptop batteries lag in performance as they age. But you can slow down their deterioration by tweaking your Mac’s charging settings.
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Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
Wired
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
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Bait and Switch? RFK Jr.’s FDA Pivots on ‘Promising’ Autism Treatment Leucovorin
Gizmodo.com
The FDA ultimately ruled against approving leucovorin for autism, citing a lack of "sufficient data."
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AI Chatbots Are Giving Teens Absolutely Terrible Diet Advice, Study Warns
Gizmodo.com
Five of the major AI chatbots were tested. All of them regularly proposed dietary plans akin to skipping an entire meal each day.
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Scientists Create ‘Living Pharmacy’ Implant That Doses 3 Drugs at Once
Gizmodo.com
In their latest research, scientists showed the HOBIT implant could remain effective inside rats for at least a month.
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What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
BBC News
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”
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Solar-Eclipsing Probe Back From the Dead After a Month of Silence
Gizmodo.com
An anomaly caused ESA's Proba-3 to ghost ground control, but now the spacecraft has finally made contact.
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A Common ADHD Med Might Not Raise Psychosis Risk After All
Gizmodo.com
Researchers in the UK found no evidence that methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, increases children's odds of later developing schizophrenia.
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ChatGPT, Gemini, and other chatbots helped teens plan shootings, bombings, and political violence, study shows
The Verge
AI companies have repeatedly promised safeguards to protect younger users, but a new investigation suggests those guardrails remain woefully deficient. Popular chatbots missed warning signs in scenarios involving teenagers discussing violent acts, in some cas…
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A classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozy
The Verge
The Legend of Zelda games are grand adventures, but they can also be very comforting, with quaint villages to explore and warm landscapes to take in. Under The Island takes that idea a step further. It still offers the sense of exploration and puzzle-solving …
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Google is building a Whoop-style Fitbit, and Steph Curry just showed it off
Android Central
The upcoming Fitbit device focuses on tracking without a display and may use a subscription model.
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After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?
NPR
It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.
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Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka
BBC News
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.
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Your medical history is coming to Fitbit whether you're ready or not
Android Central
Fitbit’s finally getting smart by linking your actual medical records and fixing its lying sleep tracker.
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Oura acquires Doublepoint, speculation goes wild with gesture control dreams
Android Central
Oura announced that it has acquired Doublepoint, and it seems to point toward a future of smart ring gesture controls.
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The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems
The Verge
Last fall, President Donald Trump's executive order raising the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 - like many of his immigration policies - led to near-immediate chaos. Thousands of workers who had flown overseas to renew their visas ended up stranded abroad. De…
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The best Garmin watch for most people has crashed to its lowest price ever during Amazon Spring Deal Days
Android Central
The Garmin Venu 4 is our favorite watch from the manufacturer, and it just dropped to a record low price during Spring Deal Days.
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Global News Podcast
BBC News
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them
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These ‘clinically tested’ gummies may or may not help you poop
The Verge
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Influencer after influencer sa…
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Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches
NPR
Title X is a 56-year-old federal grant program that supports thousands of clinics that provide birth control and STI testing and treatment around the country. Now those clinics could face a funding gap because of a Trump administration delay.
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A $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals could actually lead to closures and cuts
NPR
States are rolling out plans for their share of a $50 billion fund established by Congress to improve rural health care. In some states, the money may provoke rural hospitals to cut services.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out
BBC News
Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.
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The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly
Wired
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.
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Medicaid can share data with ICE. Here's how that 180-degree change spreads fear
NPR
When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage.
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John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job
Wired
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
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Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
Wired
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.
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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
NPR
In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.
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Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
Wired
For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new options has recently come into focus.
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Business Insider
A cardiologist said stress is driving heart disease risk in younger patients. Protect your heart with stress-busting habits in just minutes a day.
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These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
NPR
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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The 'stylish' and 'compelling' Galaxy Watch 8 Classic just scored a huge 26% discount at Amazon
Android Central
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic—but for $130 less than usual.
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Should You Be Taking Peptides?
Gizmodo.com
From GLP-1s to anti-aging cocktails, peptides are being widely marketed as wellness boosters. Here's what experts say you should know before you buy in.
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The Apple Watch SE 3 is even easier to recommend at $50 off
The Verge
When Apple released the latest Apple Watch SE, it surprised us, outshining Apple’s more expensive models while improving on the basics. Now that it’s on sale, it’s even easier to recommend. The LTE-enabled model has dropped back to its all-time low of $249 ($…
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That's not a typo: Amazon's Big Spring Sale just knocked this smartwatch to only $49 for a limited time
Android Central
The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 offers a lot to be excited about—especially at this price.
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"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
NPR
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.
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Pollen Might Be Hurting Kids’ Test Scores
Gizmodo.com
Researchers in Finland have found "robust evidence" of a link between pollen and worse academic performance.
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Google’s Chatbot Told Man to Give It an Android Body Before Encouraging Suicide, Lawsuit Alleges
Gizmodo.com
Gemini allegedly told the man, "The true act of mercy is to let Jonathan Gavalas die."
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RFK Jr. Is Now Taking Aim at Dunkin’ Donuts
Gizmodo.com
The health secretary recently announced his plans to have companies like Dunkin' Donuts prove their foods are safe to eat.
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Novo Nordisk and Hims End Their Ozempic War. Here’s What It Means for You
Gizmodo.com
The companies' new partnership could signal the beginning of the end for compounded GLP-1s.
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Your Off-Brand GLP-1 Is Dirtier Than You Think
Gizmodo.com
Eli Lilly has issued a new warning against buying compounded versions of its drug tirzepatide, claiming to have found potentially dangerous impurities.
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Popular Sweetener Found in Protein Bars Tied to Stroke, Blood Clot Risk
Gizmodo.com
Two chemicals that help regulate blood clots are affected by a common sugar alcohol found in protein bars and zero-sugar energy drinks, researchers have found.
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Oura’s Next Smart Ring Just Leaked a Year Early
Gizmodo.com
If these images are real, this is the first look at the Oura Ring 5.
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The Social Media Addiction Trial
BBC News
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
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British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent
NPR
The Canadian province is permanently ending the biannual time shifts for more light at the day's end. But research shows daylight saving increases health risks.
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The Apple Watch Series 12 Could Bring Back a Throwback iPhone Feature
CNET
Everything we've heard so far about the rumored Apple Watch Series 12.
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Jury finds Meta, YouTube 'negligent' in trial over addictive social media
Android Central
Meta, YouTube trial over addictive social media apps led to each being found guilty of "negligence."
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Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
NPR
Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.
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Scientist reveals alarming side effect of using microwaves: 'Where we've looked, we've found harm'
Yahoo Entertainment
"It's really going to help those chemicals to leach out."
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Can a digital tablet cut back a country's overuse of antibiotics?
NPR
Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.
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Why the 'mad scramble' to fill hormone therapy prescriptions for menopause
NPR
With the removal of FDA warning labels, hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause has grown in popularity. Now some patients are reporting delays in filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.
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Scientists Say This Nut Boasts Major Anti-Aging Benefits
Prevention.com
Walnuts are packed with nutrients and promise anti-aging health benefits. Here, dietitians explain the pros of the nut and the many ways it helps boost...
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When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities?
NPR
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes.
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Don't trust your Pixel Watch steps after the latest firmware update
Android Central
Pixel Watch’s latest update is inflating steps and breaking Fitbit stats, leaving users with unreliable health data.
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Finally! Galaxy Watch 8 Blood Pressure monitoring is here in 'phased' US rollout
Android Central
Samsung finally announced that its Blood Pressure monitoring for the Galaxy Watches has cleared major hurdles and is arriving in the U.S.
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Japan Approves Stem-Cell Treatments For Parkinson's, Heart Failure In World Firsts
Slashdot.org
Long-time Slashdot reader fjo3 shared this report from Agence France-Presse: Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expecte…
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The Nighttime Habit That Is Quietly Raising Your Risk for Heart Disease
Eatingwell.com
Skipping brushing before bed may raise inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.
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ChatGPT did not cure a dog’s cancer
The Verge
When an Australian tech entrepreneur with no background in biology or medicine said ChatGPT helped save his dog from cancer, the story couldn't help but spread. It's the kind of validation Big Tech has long craved: proof that AI will revolutionize medicine an…
VisitShe's a solo traveler and nurse. Healthcare in Thailand and Bali saves her thousands.
Business Insider
Jordynn Ison, 27, is a nurse in Ohio. She says medical tourism in Asia saves her money.
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Woman Recovering From Childbirth Killed by Her Husband in an Alabama Hospital Murder-Suicide
Us Weekly
Alabama authorities are investigating a murder-suicide that unfolded inside a medical center and involved a married couple who had only just welcomed their...
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What Time Should You Stop Eating Before Bed? Here’s What Science Says
Food & Wine
In one study, participants who avoided late-night eating saw measurable improvements in everything from blood pressure to blood sugar — all without...
VisitDoctors Are Begging Middle-Aged Women To Make This 1 Lifestyle Change ASAP
HuffPost
If you're between ages 40 to 65, this singular habit can boost bone health, mood, longevity and more — yet not enough people prioritize it.
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Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds
NPR
A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear
NPR
Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.
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