By recognizing patterns in test results, AI can identify patients at risk of cancer, diabetes complications, heart disease and mental health issues.
Category: 8. Health
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How AI is transforming health care
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Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving…
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Scientists Discover Natural Protein That Traps and Kills Harmful Bacteria
The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that lines the digestive system. The body’s mucosal linings contain a range of protective molecules that help stop microbes from triggering…
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Benefits, Side Effects, and the Truth About Long-Term Use
Melatonin for sleep has become one of the most widely used sleep supplements, especially for people struggling with falling asleep or adjusting to irregular schedules. As interest in melatonin benefits grows, many users now take it…
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One protein may decide whether brain chemistry heals or harms
Tryptophan is widely known for its connection to sleep, but its importance goes much further. The compounds produced from tryptophan help build proteins, generate cellular energy (NAD+), and create essential brain chemicals such as serotonin and…
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10 Must-See CES 2026 Innovations Redefining AI Diagnostics and Wearables
CES 2026 made it clear that healthcare technology is no longer reserved for hospitals, research labs, or future roadmaps. This year’s show focused on practical innovations designed for everyday use, blending AI diagnostics, wearable…
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DASH diet again recognized as best heart-healthy diet
For the second year in a row, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH Diet, developed in part by scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been recognized as the best heart-healthy diet in the 2026 U.S. News & World…
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US reports 168 new measles cases with outbreak in South Carolina
The U.S. measles outbreak that drove cases to a 34-year high in 2025 shows no signs of slowing, as 168 more people have become infected since the start of the new year.
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Thrift store. Clinic. Roller rink. Center becomes 'radical' lifeline amid homelessness, drug crises
From the outside, the abandoned Family Dollar store in the Lower 9th Ward looks intimidating. It’s covered in graffiti, with aluminum cans and trash dotting the parking lot. It sits on a street with other empty lots and decayed…
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Depression might signal brain disease risk among seniors
Depression in old age could be an early sign of serious brain disease, a new study says.
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