December 5, 2023 AI in health care: The perils of Biden's executive order In an audacious move, the White House recently issued a staggering 111-page executive order on artificial intelligence. The regulatory scope of the order is alarming.
December 4, 2023 10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, chief medical officer of Forum Health in Tampa, Florida, shares the 10 functional health trends that she foresees for 2024. Georgia biohacker Melanie Avalon also weighs in.
December 3, 2023 As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.
November 30, 2023 Will Biden let a rogue agency ban our Apple Watches? The ITC just ruled that Apple can no longer sell its wildly popular Apple Watch in the United States due to a claim of patent infringement from a company called Masimo.
November 29, 2023 AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’ Among the latest artificial intelligence innovations for health care, a routine chest X-ray could help identify non-smokers who are at a high risk for lung cancer, new research indicates.
November 19, 2023 Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments' Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.
November 18, 2023 Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.
November 2, 2023 Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients? The American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced new guidelines for lung cancer screenings. Find out if you're part of the high-risk group that should get screened each year.
October 30, 2023 Know the 5 stages of breast cancer and survival rates of the disease There are five stages of breast cancer, starting from 0 and going up to IV. As the stages increase, it means that the cancer has spread further. Here's what to know.
October 28, 2023 College students can get free naloxone and fentanyl test strips from their schools to prevent drug overdoses On many college campuses, students now have access to free naloxone and fentanyl test strips. The strips can detect if drugs — such as opioids and cocaine — are illegally laced with fentanyl.
