The measles epidemic continues to spread in the United States, with an outbreak in the southeastern state of South Carolina growing to more than 600 cases, authorities said Tuesday.
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US measles epidemic grows with South Carolina outbreak
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Why Yann LeCun’s Startup Advanced Machine Intelligence Is Targeting Healthcare
Yann LeCun, founder of Advanced Machine Intelligence
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Alex LeBrun, cofounder of medical scribe startup Nabla who LeCun hired to be the CEO of Advanced Machine Intelligence, thinks the startup’s new AI models could start to roll out in…
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Cannabis legalization driving increases in marijuana use among U.S. adults with historically lower consumption rates
A new study led by Boston College School of Social Work Professor Summer Sherburne Hawkins found that recreational cannabis legalization in the United States is driving increases in cannabis use among adults with historically lower consumption,…
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Air bubbles on plastics release microplastics into water
Invisible microbubbles forming on everyday plastics can peel off microscopic fragments, revealing a low-energy and widespread pathway for plastic pollution that operates wherever water meets plastic.
Study: Microbubble-induced…
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New CT imaging oral contrast agent improves visualization of bowel anatomy, clinical trial data show
In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known as a “contrast agent,”…
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3 Healthcare Threats That Will Soon Become Too Big To Solve
Healthcare faces three urgent threats that require a coordination solution
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Most industries enjoy a luxury that U.S. healthcare does not. In professional services, retail, logistics and software, leaders can respond quickly when conditions…
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The Warning Signs That Save Lives
Coronary artery disease affects millions of people worldwide, yet many don’t realize they have it until a serious event occurs. The condition develops when plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart…
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Complete Guide to Causes, Risks, and Safe Treatment Options
Constipation elderly is far more than a minor inconvenience. About one-third of adults over age 60 experience at least occasional constipation, while more than half of nursing home residents struggle with this condition…
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Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What Science Reveals About Memory Issues in Pregnancy
The moment a woman discovers she’s pregnant, her body and mind begin an extraordinary transformation. Among the many changes she might experience, one stands out as both frustrating and oddly endearing: the phenomenon known as…
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What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Worry
Pregnancy cramps are one of the most common sensations expectant mothers experience, often beginning just days after conception. Pregnancy cramps can feel similar to menstrual pain, making abdominal pain pregnancy especially…
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