Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations
Study demonstrates the effectiveness of an AI-aided stethoscope, StethoMe, for remotely monitoring asthma exacerbations in both children and adults.
Study reveals underestimated heat risks in climate change, highlighting challenges for aging population
Study in 'Nature Communications' presents a new model integrating physiological factors to more accurately predict human survivability and livability under heat stress due to climate change.
Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.
Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.
The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda
Former president and current 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump is aiming to put a repeal of the Affordable Care Act back on the political agenda, much to the delight of…
Study exposes widespread inaccuracies in cannabidiol product labeling
Study reveals significant discrepancies in the labeled and actual cannabidiol content in various commercial products, highlighting a major quality control issue.
Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD
Researchers investigate the neural patterns of patients with PTSD while listening to narratives that depicted their own memories.
Nanotechnology could enhance traditional Chinese medicine delivery, promising improved clinical outcomes
This review in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology explores how nanotechnology enhances the delivery of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), overcoming challenges like poor solubility and limited bioavailability. Nanocarriers like liposomes and…
Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feeling
The study published in PNAS reveals that emotions create identifiable maps of bodily sensations, consistent across different cultures and races. Using a novel method named "embody," researchers found that subjective…
In Congress, calls mount for Social Security to address clawbacks
An investigation by KFF Health News and Cox Media Group gained further traction on Capitol Hill this week as additional members of Congress formally demanded answers from the Social Security…