Errors and irrelevant details mean physicians may spend more time editing AI-drafted responses than it would take to write them, a large study of an online patient portal shows. Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly ...
Jul 6, 2026
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A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates across OECD countries. ...
May 10, 2026
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Automatic scribes run by artificial intelligence now routinely "listen in" on your visit to the doctor. These software scribes—potentially used by around 40% of general practitioners in Australia (and growing)—are transforming ...
Mar 22, 2026
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A growing body of scientific evidence confirms what many of us know innately—spending time in nature is good for us. It not only lowers stress and depression, it strengthens immunity, boosts cognitive performance, promotes ...
Jul 29, 2026
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When temperatures soar, many people find their appetite suddenly plummets. The idea of eating a hot meal becomes the last thing on our minds when the heat becomes too much to bear.
Jun 23, 2026
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New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) suggests that no matter where people live, eating out instead of preparing meals at home is linked to weight gain and obesity.
May 10, 2026
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A new type of chatbot could reliably help people decide what to do about their symptoms—and do so based on guidance that is both medically sound and easy to understand. The chatbot could help reduce unnecessary hospital visits ...
Apr 23, 2026
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The number of obese adults in England rose from 26% in 2019 to 30% in 2025, according to a new analysis of 55 million people. Nearly 1 in 3 adults are now obese. But averages hide a lot, and behind this one are two very different ...
Jul 4, 2026
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Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published ...
May 13, 2026
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About one in 20 infants worldwide is subjected to physical abuse by a caregiver in their first two years of life. That's the central finding of a new study co-led by researchers from the UBC faculty of medicine and Memorial ...
Mar 5, 2026
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