Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – A study led by the Stanford School of Medicine in California says hospitals and health care systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). The health care providers are using AI systems to organize doctors’ notes on patients’ health and to examine health records. However, the researchers warn that popular AI tools contain incorrect medical ideas or … [Read more...] about Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers

– Manuscript – For many years, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people to avoid mosquito bites. Now, Hondurans are being taught a more effective way to control the disease — and it goes against everything they have learned. Recently, a small group of people cheered as Hector Enriquez freed mosquitoes from a glass jar. Enriquez did that to bring … [Read more...] about Breeding Special Mosquitoes to Fight Dengue

– Manuscript – Alisha Alderson is a 45-year-old woman from rural eastern Oregon. In August, she was pregnant and just a few weeks from having her baby. But that month, the only hospital maternity center near to her closed. She decided to stay with her brother in the city of Boise, Idaho to be close to a hospital. In the United States, many rural hospitals have been … [Read more...] about Why Rural Hospitals in the US Are Closing Maternity Centers

– Manuscript – Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition for The Associated Press. But even she has killed houseplants. Damiano said she has killed plants like a Monstera, a snake plant, an African violet and more orchids than she would like to admit. She said it is not that she does not know … [Read more...] about Easy Houseplants for Forgetful Caregivers

– Manuscript – United States health advisers voted against an experimental treatment for ALS disease last week. The vote came after years of efforts by ALS patients and their families in support of the unproven medical treatment. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Patients with ALS slowly lose the ability to control muscle … [Read more...] about FDA Health Advisors Vote Against ALS Treatment