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November 7, 2024

Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.

November 5, 2024

Dodgers announce Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair torn labrum from World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum after dislocating his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series.

November 1, 2024

Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find

A study from the University of Kansas found that parents seeking information on their children’s health trust AI more than professionals. AI expert Harvey Castro discusses the benefits and risks.

October 31, 2024

Could your next physical exam be performed by a robot finger?

Researchers have developed a robotic finger that can perform routine medical exams like those conducted by doctors, helping to address the growing shortage of trained professionals.

October 29, 2024

Texans star Stefon Diggs out for the season with torn ACL

Stefon Diggs' first season with the Houston Texans has come to an abrupt end after it was announced Tuesday he would miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

October 29, 2024

Lassa fever death reported in midwestern state, contact tracing begins

A middle-aged patient has died from Lassa fever, according to an alert from a state health department. Here's what you need to know about the rare, potentially deadly viral disease.

October 29, 2024

Elon Musk wants people to submit their medical scans to Grok, his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is urging people to submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs or other medical images to Grok, his AI chatbot, for analysis. While experts say the tool has promise, they recommend using caution.

October 29, 2024

Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds

In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.

October 24, 2024

Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some, study suggests: ‘Shifting the paradigm’

Semaglutide medications — such as Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication — have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease for certain groups, a new study finds.

October 24, 2024

Study showing puberty blockers do not improve kids' mental health not published for fear of being ‘weaponized'

A doctor behind a nearly decade old study showing puberty blockers do not affect kids' mental health said she has still not published the findings because they'll be "weaponized."