“Kaiser executives say they don’t use AI to make patient care decisions, but they won’t say what technology is behind the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patients need urgent appointments and assess whether they might be a threat to themselves,” said Carolyn Steele, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. “Whatever Kaiser wants to say, … Read more
The Aura Ring has become synonymous with smart rings like Kleenex has with tissues. With a 74% share of the category, according to Ommedia’s November 2025 report, it has helped define the overall health coverage category. As someone who spent months on my Aura Ring data, I thought I had a pretty good handle on … Read more
In the kitchen of his off-campus apartment, UNC Chapel Hill sophomore Tate Manell adds butter to a pan. He lets it melt and sear before adding it to country-style beef ribs. For this former lacrosse player, the primary focus of every meal is protein. He pairs the beef with a bowl of rice and some … Read more
A recent study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science suggests that people with social anxiety experience more meaningful and playful social interactions when communicating through digital channels or in small groups. The findings provide evidence that adjusting the social environment to feel more in control helps socially anxious individuals get the most out of … Read more
Lauren Kim, 33, content creator. Courtesy of Justin Burchel/Manuscript via REUTERS Lauren Lees, 33, experienced symptoms for years before doctors were able to piece things together. “I was dealing with GI (gastrointestinal) issues and fatigue,” she says. “I came to health out of necessity.” She is among a growing number of young people in the … Read more
Horizon Health Network says it may have found a way to prevent 600 hospitalizations a year and save $8.6 million. The health agency has introduced “diversion teams” in many local hospital emergency departments, Horizon CEO David Arbiio said. These teams help organize care at home or in the community, when appropriate, rather than admitting people … Read more
Britain is “weeks away” from shortages of medicines ranging from painkillers to cancer treatments if the Iran war continues, experts say, while drug prices could also rise. The conflict has disrupted the supply of countless critical raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertilizers and helium — and health needs may be next. David Weeks, director … Read more
If you asked the average person to point out the small independent island of Anjouan on a map, or better yet, if you asked Irish influencers to advertise the fruits of these fake gaming licenses, you would be left disappointed or perhaps a little pleased with their efforts. Its actual location lies between Madagascar and … Read more
According to the German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychiatry and Neurology (DGPPN), around 17.8 million adults, one in three, suffer from a mental illness every year. Of these, only 18.9% receive treatment each year. Nia* is one of them. “It’s not as easy as asking for help. It’s not as easy as admitting to … Read more
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — A growing number of young people in North Carolina are gambling, raising concerns among health experts about the dangers of addiction associated with the growth of online sports betting. A joint investigation by ABC11 and the ABC News Investigative Unit examined how increased access to legal betting platforms is affecting youth … Read more