The chatbot will see you now: How AI is changing medicine
Artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace doctors or nurses — at least, not anytime soon. But in an industry that still runs mostly on…
Category: Health & Fitness
Opioids may not work for back pain
Opioid pain relievers may not alleviate back and neck pain and could cause harm, according to a new study published in the Lancet in June. Researchers at…
Pickleball injuries prove expensive
Americans will pay nearly $400 million in medical costs due to pickleball-related injuries in 2023, according to CNN. Analysts predict that the country’s…
Brush your teeth at night to reduce cardiovascular risks
Not brushing your teeth at night may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports….
E-cigarette sales slowed in 2022
Sales of e-cigarettes surged in 2020 and 2021, but flattened during the second half of 2022, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease…
It’s the pits: Dealing with excessive sweat
Sweating is our body’s central air conditioning system, a normal and necessary response that regulates our core temperature and maintains our body’s…
“Peanut patch” shows promise for allergies in toddlers
An experimental patch could prevent severe reactions in toddlers with peanut allergies, according to NBC News. A late-stage clinical trial of more than…
FDA approves drug for night sweats and hot flashes
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonhormonal medication to treat night sweats and hot flashes, according to NBC News. Fezolinetant,…
Study: Young prediabetes sufferers at increased risk for dementia
People who develop prediabetes at younger ages are more likely to develop dementia later on, according to CNN Health. A new study published in the journal…
Don’t sweat the rumors about antiperspirants
Walk down the deodorant aisle these days and you’ll see a plethora of aluminum-free deodorant options shelved alongside conventional aluminum-containing…