Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide, and current care models can't keep up. Enter large language models (LLMs), which hold promise for innovative, large-scale mental health solutions. But how can we ensure these models do more good than harm? Let's explore the opportunities and risks. Fi
Public health has always been about tracking stuff like diseases and vaccinations. It helps us figure out if our health programs are working and where to spend money to make things better. This research looks into how data from the web can help with this. It comes up with new ways to predict health
Think of it as a digital wallet for your health records. My Health Record, managed by the Australian Government, lets you keep your medical details safe online. No more scattered notes or memory lapses. It’s all there, at your fingertips – from your medications to allergies and test results. You cal
Imagine being able to track your health in a way that's tailored just for you. That's what a new model aims to do by using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), a tool created by the World Health Organization. This model can handle all sorts of health data, ev
You might have noticed a bunch of police cars and officers around Millwood Avenue yesterday. Turns out, they were dealing with a "mental health-related emergency" on nearby Fairview Drive. The police blocked off a part of Millwood Avenue to both vehicles and people, just to be safe. Even some specia
In the bustling city of Ibadan, Nigeria, the use of unprescribed and herbal medicines among pregnant women is a big concern. These medicines might not be safe, and they could even harm the unborn baby. But how common is this problem? A recent study found that almost one in three pregnant women in Ib
Gestational diabetes (GDM) poses significant health risks for mothers and their babies, especially for migrant women from Africa now living in Sweden. A recent study investigated how their beliefs about health, sickness, and healthcare evolve over time, particularly during and after pregnancy. The r
Living a healthy life is crucial for better health and happiness. But how do you know if you're really living healthily? Existing ways of logging daily activities don't give us a clear picture. That's why researchers are now looking into a new method called visual lifelogging. Imagine wearing a tin
The trial of Richard Allen, charged with the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana, saw his defense team calling mental health experts to the stand. They aimed to cast doubt on prosecution claims that Allen killed the girls. The defense argued that Allen's mental state co
Donald Trump has hinted that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a notable vaccine skeptic, might play a significant role in his administration's health policies if he wins the presidency. This decision is causing concern among health experts. Some fear that it could lead to lower vaccination rates, an increase
