About 93% of U.S. adults access the internet, and 80% of those search for health information, despite low levels of proficiency in health literacy. In a new study, researchers have developed an automated approach to assess ...
Oct 9, 2025
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A new report from the Gerontological Society of America provides critical guidance for health care providers working with the nation's growing older adult population, highlighting strategies to improve communication, build ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Fear of vision loss may deter some patients from undergoing necessary cataract surgery, according to a newly published study. Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness, and surgery remains the only effective ...
Apr 23, 2025
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New research led by Western Sydney University finds limited evidence on the association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with type 2 diabetes.
Apr 3, 2025
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More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools. It gives tailored, plausible ...
Feb 20, 2025
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A study finds that 65.8% of adults surveyed had low trust in their health care system to use artificial intelligence responsibly and 57.7% had low trust in their health care systems to make sure an AI tool would not harm ...
Feb 14, 2025
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For individuals from diverse backgrounds, managing heart disease effectively often depends on more than access to medical care—it requires culturally relevant education. Recent research reveals that adapting patient education ...
Dec 10, 2024
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While the vast majority of people over 50 look for health information on the internet, a new poll shows 74% would have very little or no trust in such information if it were generated by artificial intelligence.
Oct 16, 2024
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It's summer and time to enjoy the sunshine. But it's also important to do so safely. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States—and it's most commonly caused by sun exposure. Research has shown that ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Patients with lung cancer who were Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or Hispanic experienced a higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients, according to a Northwestern Medicine population-based analysis published ...
May 8, 2024
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