Why most health apps are biased even before their first lines of code are written
Many of us use digital health tools every day, such as period trackers, fitness apps or online quizzes to check our mental health.
Oct 10, 2026
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Information Science: News and Research on Digital Health
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New National Digital Health Index identifies communities most at risk of being left behind in the digital health era
As telehealth, remote monitoring and artificial intelligence-powered health tools become increasingly integrated into health care delivery, a new study published in JAMA Network Open introduces the first comprehensive national ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Lifestyle, not age, predicts smart home success for older adults
As the global population ages, smart homes are often touted as the ultimate solution for independent living. However, a new study published in JMIR Aging, suggests that technology developers and policymakers may be missing ...
May 6, 2026
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Digital surveillance may help stop cholera's return in crisis zones, analysis says
JMIR Publications has released a critical analysis in its News and Perspectives section regarding the global resurgence of cholera and the vital role of digital surveillance in fragile settings. The article, "When Old Diseases ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Smart photonic health care devices: How light is transforming the future of health care
A research team led by Professor Sei Kwang Hahn (Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, POSTECH) has published an Editorial for an Advanced Materials Special ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Three-year study tracks early Parkinson's decline using wearables and patient reports
A new study in the Journal of Neurology offers critical longitudinal insights into how symptoms and functional impacts evolve for individuals with early Parkinson's disease (PD). Led by Jamie Adams, M.D. and Jennifer Mammen, ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Researchers call for governing health data as a public utility to unlock real-world evidence and protect patients
Electronic health records (EHRs); insurance claims; patient registries; wearable tech: Never before has health data been so abundant. However, the United States continues to struggle with siloed health data systems that make ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Testing AI logic in biomedical research
Manchester researchers have developed a systematic methodology to test whether AI can think logically in biomedical research, helping to ensure safer, more reliable applications in health care innovation.
Dec 23, 2025
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More than just being well: Teens and Gen Z are redefining what it means to be healthy
Health isn't what it used to be—namely the absence of being sick.
Dec 22, 2025
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Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers
Digital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a suitable alternative in place of in-person interactions, it has previously been unclear if the same ...
Dec 16, 2025
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