Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences
Artificial intelligence (AI) already affects many areas of daily life, including the lives of young children.
Mar 13, 2026
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Information Science: News and Research on Communication
MeSH tree: L01.143
App aids substance use recovery in vulnerable populations
Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem remains undertreated: Fewer than one in five people with substance use disorder report that they've ...
Feb 26, 2026
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New study offers solutions for the language gap in health care
Every day in health clinics across the country, bilingual employees step into exam rooms to help patients and providers understand one another. They translate symptoms, questions, fears and instructions—often without any ...
Feb 23, 2026
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AI for language access in surgical care: Patient preferences and an implementation framework
Language barriers contribute substantially to inequities in U.S. surgical care. Spanish-speaking patients are especially affected by communication challenges and inconsistent interpreter access during complex or time-sensitive ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Planning ahead in an age of longevity
Life expectancy in the United States has been rising over many decades, ushering in what experts describe as "an era of unprecedented longevity." This trend raises important questions about how people can best prepare for ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults' health
Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records
Analysis of 218.1 million notes from 1.6 million patients' electronic health records revealed growing use of emojis.
Jan 14, 2026
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Telehealth boomed during COVID, but in some areas, its promise fell short
While telehealth use surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, some U.S. counties struggled to use resources efficiently, revealing widespread misallocation of health care infrastructure, workforce and technology, according to ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Language barriers in health care have fallen, but not online, study shows
In recent years, Americans have gotten used to logging on to a patient portal through their smartphone or computer to have telehealth appointments with their doctors and health care teams, see their prescriptions and lab ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Digital therapeutic approach to health literacy can enhance patients' engagement with educational materials
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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