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Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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AI might not always be your most accurate source of health information, especially when it comes to cancer care, new research finds.
Two new studies assessed the quality of responses offered by AI chatbots to a variety of questions about cancer care.
One, published...
Working With AI Might Make for Lonely Workers
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2023
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A new study finds that people working with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be lonely, suffer from insomnia and drink more heavily after work.
Can ChatGPT Give Women Accurate Advice on Breast Cancer?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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ChatGPT, the AI chatbot everyone is talking about, can often give reliable answers to questions about breast cancer, a new study finds. But it's not yet ready to replace your physician.
The big caveat, researchers said, is that the information is not always trustworthy, ...
Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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If you spend hours a day scrolling on your smartphone or tablet, you might get "tech neck."
“Humans are upright creatures, and our bodies aren't designed to look down for long periods of time, which puts extra pressure on the cervical spine,” said
Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2022
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A ransomware attack at one of the country's largest hospital chains disrupted care at hospitals from Seattle to Tennessee last week.
Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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Staring at a computer screen endlessly can lead to dry, irritated, tired eyes and headaches.
But there's a quick fix.
Just look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Do this for at least 20 seconds, and look about 20 feet in the distance.
Experts have sugges...
Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2022
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With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money.
Mayo Clinic researchers found that of preliminary diagnoses made during video appointments at their centers, 87% were later confirmed...
Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Zoom meetings became the lifeblood of many workplaces during pandemic, but a new study points to a downside: They may limit employees' capacity for creativ...
AI May Help Spot Relapse Risk in Alcoholics
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2022
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to identify alcoholics at risk of relapsing after treatment, researchers say.
Patients often return to heavy drinking during and after treatment, and may require multiple tries before they can achieve long-term abstinence from
Can AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor Can?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2022
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A new artificial intelligence approach can predict if and when heart patients might die of sudden cardiac arrest far more accurately than a doctor can, and could improve survival rates, according to its developers.
Could Russian Hackers Cripple U.S. Health Care Systems?
- March 11, 2022
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FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 -- Sick people seeking lifesaving care in the United States could fall victim to a hidden part of Russia's war on Ukraine -- vicious cyberattacks aimed at sowing disruption, confusion and chaos as ground forces advance.
Cybersecurity experts warn t...
Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers' Sleep
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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It's crucial to keep preschoolers away from screens and other sources of light in the hour before bedtime if you want them to get a good night's sleep, researchers say.
That's because even a little bit of light exposure can trigger a sharp drop in the sleep-promoting hor...
In a First, a Robot Performs Laparoscopic Surgery on Pig Without Human Help
- Robert Preidt
- January 28, 2022
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A robot performed challenging keyhole surgery on pigs without any human help in what could be a major step toward fully automated surgery on people.
"Our findings show that we can automate one of the most intricate and delicate tasks in surgery: the reconnection of two e...
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn't Strike Everyone
- Cara Murez
- January 4, 2022
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The pandemic has made Zoom meetings a daily reality for millions. For many, having to watch their own face in a meeting is the worst part.
But that's not true for everyone, new research shows.
"Most people believe that seeing yourself during virtual meetings contr...
Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2022
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Chatting with your doctor via video about your health issues works just as well as an in-person office visit, at least when it comes to managing chronic illnesses, a new review suggests.
Replacing office visits with video checkups delivered results that were just as effe...
Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms
- Robert Preidt
- December 16, 2021
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Children and teens who use livestreaming gaming platforms may be bombarded with influencer-endorsed ads for energy drinks, junk food and alcohol, new research shows.
"This type of marketing can normalize high-fat, high-sugar and
Many Kids, Teens Think Girls Don't Care About Computer Science
- Robert Preidt
- November 29, 2021
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The misconception that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering begins at a young age in the United States.
And it's one reason for the gender gap in those career fields, according to a new study.
In surveys of more than 2,200 U.S. ch...
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- November 11, 2021
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Call it the great pandemic sit-down.
As COVID-19 turned daily commutes into shuffles between rooms at home, and Netflix replaced time spent at the gym or playing sports, Americans have been sitting a lot more. Now a new study suggests it may be putting their mental healt...
Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active
- Robert Preidt
- October 29, 2021
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Modern Americans get much less physical activity than their forebearers did 200 years ago, and increasing reliance on technology is a major reason why.
That's the finding fr...
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2021
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Even in normal times, getting regular exercise and spending less time on screens can be good for kids. So it should come as no surprise that researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during the pandemic had better mental health outcomes.
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Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2021
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In a health emergency, social media giants like Facebook can be both quagmires of misinformation and sources of social support and reliable guidance, a small, new study suggests.
Researchers surveyed 32 Facebook users weekly for eight weeks. All were asked about their on...
Active Learning Best for Students: Study
- September 30, 2021
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Whether you're a kid or a college student, you'll learn more with interactive activities, discussions, movement and even AI-enhanced technologies than you will just sitting still and listening, a new study suggests.
Learning methods that work best are hands-on, as well a...
AI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
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Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to spot the next virus to jump from animals to humans, Scottish researchers report.
Identifying diseases before they become a threat to humans is challenging, because only a few of the nearly 2 million animal viruses can infect ...
Can a Computer Program Help Docs Spot Breast Cancer?
- Cara Murez
- September 24, 2021
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An artificial intelligence tool could help radiologists spot breast cancer on ultrasound images and reduce the need for extra testing, new research suggests.
"Our study demonstrates how artificial intelligence can help radiologists reading breast ultrasound exams to reve...
AI May Not Be Ready to Accurately Read Mammograms
- Robert Preidt
- September 3, 2021
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Radiologists still outperform artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to breast cancer screening, a new paper shows.
Many countries have mammography screening programs to detect and treat breast cancer early. However, examining mammograms for early signs of cancer mea...
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2021
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Take a work break: A small, new study suggests that getting out of your chair every half hour may help improve your blood sugar levels and your overall health.
Every hour spent sitting or lying down increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, the study...
More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2021
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Want to see a temperamental tween or teen act happier?
The formula is simple, a large international study suggests.
"Screen time should be replaced by 'green time' for optimizing the well-being of our kids," said study author Asad Khan, an associate professor in bi...
Stroke Prevented His Speech, But Brain Implant Brought It Back
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2021
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Researchers have developed an implant that allowed a man with severe paralysis to "speak" again by translating his brain signals into text.
The achievement is the latest step in "brain-computer interface" (BCI) research.
Scientists have been studying BCI technology...
Telehealth Is Growing in Use, Acceptance Among Americans: Poll
- May 31, 2021
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Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows.
Conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) from March 26 to April 5, the poll found that 38% had used telehealth to consult with a health professional...
For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2021
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Is too much screen time turning kids off of books?
New research suggests that's so: Toddlers who regularly spent time on electronic devices -- including tablets, smartphones and TVs -- were less likely to read print books with their parents at age 3. That, in turn, trans...
'Mind-Reading' Technology Allows Paralyzed Man to Rapidly Text
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2021
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A microchip implanted in the brain has allowed a paralyzed man to communicate by text -- at speeds that approach the typical smartphone user.
The achievement is the latest advance in "brain-computer interface" (BCI) systems.
Scientists have been studying BCI techn...
Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2021
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Preschoolers who spend a lot of time watching movies and shows on TVs and other screens are more likely to develop emotional and behavioral problems by age 5, a Finnish study warns.
But despite their reputation, video games did not appear to promote any emotional problem...
'Alexa, Is My Heartbeat Healthy?'
- Sarah Collins HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2021
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One in four U.S. households use smart speakers to check the weather, play music and query search engines. But a new technology may soon have folks asking, "Hey Google, how's my heart?"
Researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle, have developed a skill for Ama...
'Telestroke' Care at Hospitals Is Boosting Patient Outcomes
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- March 2, 2021
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You've had a stroke and arrive at a hospital, but the stroke specialist is off-duty. Never fear: Telemedicine may help save your life.
Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, so-called 'telestroke' services -- where health workers use video to consult with a stroke specia...
Some Americans Can't Access Telemedicine, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson
- January 6, 2021
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Telemedicine rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic as people turned to their phones and computers rather than leave their homes for health care.
But some groups of people were left behind in the telemedicine boom, a new study reports.
Middle-aged and older ...
Most Kidney Patients OK With Getting Text Reminders on Care
- December 25, 2020
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Adults living with kidney failure are receptive to using mobile devices to help with their care, according to a new study.
Mobile health can provide many benefits for patients, especially for those whose care is complicated and who have dietary restrictions, researchers ...
Telemedicine Out of Reach for Those Who Can't Get Online
- Cara Murez
- November 4, 2020
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As the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the United States, many people changed the way they live: As shopping, education and work shifted online, so did routine health care appointments.
However, while telemedicine seemed to make it easy to check in with a primary car...
As Virtual Doctor Visits Spike, Concerns About Equity, Missed Diagnoses Grow
- Dennis Thompson
- October 5, 2020
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Telemedicine has rapidly grown as a way to get medical care in the era of COVID-19, but a new study reveals that a doctor's evaluation by phone or video may miss crucial clues to impending health problems.
Telemedicine visits accounted for about 35% of primary ca...
Does TV And Computer Time Affect Kids' Math, Reading?
- Robert Preidt
- September 2, 2020
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Children who spend too much time on computers or watching TV may have poorer reading and math skills, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed school test data of more than 1,200 Australian children when they were 8 and 9 years of age and again two years later. Parent...
Tech Is Keeping More Americans in Touch With Doctors
- Steven Reinberg
- July 8, 2020
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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, nearly 50% of Americans have used technology to communicate with their doctors, a new study finds.
But less than one-quarter have talked with their doctors about using health information technology, the researchers found.
Cyberbullies and Their Victims Can Both Develop PTSD
- Steven Reinberg
- June 24, 2020
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Both cyberbullies and their victims can suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new British study finds.
Cyberbullying is bullying online rather than in person. It's so pervasive that pediatricians should routinely ask their patients about i...
The AI Revolution: Giving Docs a Diagnostic Assist
- Anne Harding
- June 8, 2020
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Back before coronavirus took over the headlines, every week seemed to bring another report about artificial intelligence besting human doctors at everything from diagnosing skin cancer to spotting pneumonia on chest X-rays.
But these artificial intelligence (AI) tool...
Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 1, 2020
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Preschoolers may spend more time on smartphones or tablets than their parents realize, and some use apps intended for teens and adults, researchers report.
A new study tracked mobile device use among 350 children aged 3 to 5 over nine months and compared their findin...
Could AI Help Doctors Map Out Treatments for Brain Cancers?
- Robert Preidt
- April 24, 2020
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Artificial intelligence may reduce the need for glioma brain cancer patients to have biopsies to determine the best treatment for their tumors, researchers report.
Currently, it's common to remove glioma samples from patients and analyze them to select appropriate th...
Tweets Show Americans Are Following COVID-19 Precautions
- Robert Preidt
- April 10, 2020
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An analysis of Twitter data suggests that Americans are heeding social distancing and other safety recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say.
Officials have told people to limit travel, stay home and distance themselves to slow the spread of th...
AI Might Spot Which COVID-19 Patients Are at Risk of Severe Disease
- Alan Mozes
- March 30, 2020
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An international team has designed a computer program that predicts with up to 80% accuracy which COVID-19 patients will develop serious respiratory disease.
Developed by U.S. and Chinese researchers, the artificial intelligence (AI) program has been tested at tw...
AI May Not Be Better Than Experts at Reading Medical Scans
- Robert Preidt
- March 27, 2020
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A new study casts doubt on claims that artificial intelligence (AI) equals or surpasses the ability of human experts to interpret medical images.
Many previous studies were of poor quality and may have exaggerated the benefits of AI, which could pose a risk to the sa...
Is Your Smartphone or Tablet an Injury Risk?
- Robert Preidt
- February 25, 2020
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Here's a good reason to put your electronic devices down whenever you can: Experts say that using them incorrectly or too often can put you at risk for a range of injuries.
"When people position their hand, arm or neck in uncomfortable positions for a prolonged perio...
AI May Help Guide Patients to Most Effective Antidepressant
- Serena Gordon
- February 10, 2020
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Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who is depressed can be hit or miss. But a new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be able to help.
Researchers input information from electrical signals in the brain into a computer program that...
Online Bullies Make Teen Depression, PTSD Even Worse: Survey
- Kayla McKiski
- February 4, 2020
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Cyberbullying can worsen symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in young people, new research shows.
That's the conclusion of a recent survey of 50 teens who were inpatients at a suburban psychiatric hospital near New York City. Researchers reporte...