AI is making waves in healthcare, both good and bad. Recently, AI has shown it can design new antibiotics. This is a big deal because it could help fight tough infections. But AI isn't perfect. Doctors who relied too much on AI for spotting cancer saw their skills drop when the tool was taken away.
High blood pressure in young adults is a sneaky problem. It often goes unnoticed because there are no obvious signs. This makes it hard to track how many people are affected. A new study is looking into whether a mobile health app can help manage this issue. The study is testing a practical approac
In China, there's a rising concern about a type of pancreas inflammation caused by too much fat in the blood. This condition, called hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP), is becoming more common. Experts are studying this issue closely. They want to understand why it's happening more of
Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is becoming a big health problem. It's not just about the liver getting fatty; it can lead to serious issues like portal hypertension. This is a condition where blood pressure in the liver's veins gets
In the Moscow Region, doctors are using new drugs to help people with high cholesterol. These drugs are called PCSK-9 inhibitors (alirocumab and evolocumab) and inclisiran. They work in different ways to lower cholesterol levels. Researchers looked at how many people might need these drugs. They fo
High blood pressure is a big problem. It affects many people, especially in the Black community. Current telemedicine programs are not working well for Black patients. Why? Maybe because they don't get enough help with self-care. Or maybe their social needs are not being met. A new idea is being te
Scientists have been exploring the use of tiny magnetic particles mixed with blood to improve heat transfer and potentially revolutionize medical treatments. These nanofluids, specifically Fe3O4/blood and CoFe2O4/blood, are being studied for their ability to enhance thermal conductivity and efficien
Faith Kipyegon is a top runner, but she didn't break the four-minute mile record. This event was more about marketing than real progress. It showed how companies and media can hype up expectations and oversell what science can do. The idea that Kipyegon could run a mile in under four minutes came f
Excessive sweating can be a real bother. It's not just about feeling uncomfortable. It can also mess with your confidence and daily life. You might have heard of treatments like OnabotulinumtoxinA injections. These are often used for sweaty armpits. But what if you sweat in other places? Like your f
Extreme hunger, or hyperphagia, is a big problem for people with rare brain conditions affecting the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway. This pathway is like a traffic cop in the brain, helping to control how much energy the body uses. When it's not working right, people can feel hungry all the
