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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...