AI chatbots are becoming popular for mental health support. These chatbots use generative AI to talk to people. They aim to make mental health care more accessible. But how well do these chatbots work? That's a big question. Experts are trying to figure out how to measure their effectiveness. They
Perfectionism is not just about aiming high. It can also lead to a lot of stress. A recent study looked at how being kind to yourself and staying aware of your thoughts can help. The study involved 154 adults. They filled out surveys about their perfectionism, self-kindness, and moods over two week
A recent study suggests that eating more than 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily might lower the chances of developing dementia. This study, which tracked over 27, 000 adults in Sweden for about 25 years, found that people who ate this amount of cheese had a 13 percent lower risk of dementia compared
The Kennedy Center, a famous performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is getting a new name. It will now be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The decision came from the center's board of trustees, who were all appointed by President Trump earlier this year. The change is said to honor President Tr
Ever wondered why dentists always stress about enamel? It's because once it's gone, it's gone for good. But now, scientists have cooked up a special gel that might just change that. This gel is like a superhero for your teeth, helping to grow back the protective layer that keeps them strong and heal
Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. No matter how you take it, whether it's through cigarettes, vapes, or those trendy nicotine pouches, it's bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is the stark warning from a group of experts who've been studying the effects of nicot
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced new rules that could change how hospitals treat young people who want to change their gender. These rules might stop hospitals from getting federal money if they offer certain treatments to kids under 18. This includes treatments
Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. It doesn't matter if it comes from a cigarette, a vape, or a pouch. It's all bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is what experts are saying after a big study came out. The study looked at how nicotine affects the heart. It foun
The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block
New York State has just given a major tech upgrade to one of Staten Island's hospitals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is getting $54 million to improve its technology and cybersecurity. This is part of a bigger plan where 22 hospitals across New York are sharing $300 million to modernize
