Being obese can make you more likely to be unemployed
The effect of obesity on unemployment is more than twice as large as previously thought, finds a UK Biobank study of genetic evidence.
Jul 17, 2026
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Information Science: News and Research on Medical Informatics Applications
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Sitting for long stretches linked to a higher risk of death from cancer
Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time is linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer, while breaking up long sitting spells with light activity appeared to lower that risk, according to new data. But media reports on ...
Jul 7, 2026
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How AI has moved from the sidelines to the center of health care
A new CSIRO report titled "AI Trends for Healthcare" reveals how AI is now embedded in real-world clinical settings for more connected, safer and more efficient health care.
Jun 29, 2026
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AI support tool improves clinician decisions in real-world primary care trial
A large real-world clinical trial has found that a generative AI-powered support tool used to support frontline clinicians was safe and improved the quality of clinical decision-making, but did not significantly change short-term ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Climate-anxious youth from poorer countries 'unheard' due to digital disconnection, says study
Young people from the lower-income countries most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis, including the toll it takes on their mental health, are being "overlooked" because their lack of internet access prevents ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Can AI be your therapist?: Q&A with an expert
More than a third of psychologists report having patients who use artificial intelligence as an additional source of mental health support. As more people turn to AI for advice, companionship and help navigating difficult ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Digital tool flags cancer patients at risk of serious immunotherapy bowel side effects
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a form of cancer immunotherapy successfully used to treat a wide range of cancers. However, these treatments can cause side effects including immune-related colitis, or inflammation of the ...
Jun 17, 2026
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AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care
As artificial intelligence systems spread through hospitals and clinics, a growing debate is emerging over whether the technology will ultimately strengthen nursing care—or gradually replace parts of it.
Jun 11, 2026
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BMI alone does not fully capture health risks linked to obesity, new study finds
Obesity is commonly diagnosed using BMI, but this approach has several limitations. Researchers at Lund University and AstraZeneca show that integrating measurements such as body fat percentage and waist circumference captures ...
May 19, 2026
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Clinical decision support system does not improve chronic kidney disease outcomes
A clinical decision support system (CDSS) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not improve physician behavior or patient outcomes over a control intervention, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.
May 14, 2026
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