Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Disease

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Why strange cures made sense in mysterious times

Feeding bread to a donkey to treat whooping cough, rubbing a black snail on a wart and impaling it on a thorn are two of the hundreds of remarkable rural Irish remedies once believed to cure ailments.

Why aging shouldn't be classified as a disease

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases—a global, standard-setting guideline for how institutions should understand and organize health information. ...

ChatGPT can't diagnose you. Here's why

From "Dr. Google" to AI-powered chatbots, the internet is full of health advice. But for a safe checkup or diagnosis, experts say it's still best to leave it to the professionals.

Diamond power could be a medical implant's best friend

RMIT researchers have created an experimental 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue making it possible to remotely sense changes in ...

A call to action ahead of Medicaid work requirements

With just over a year to go until low-income people covered by Medicaid expansion in 40 states must start verifying they're working, or are exempt from work requirements, a University of Michigan health care researcher says ...

How AI is helping researchers to demystify gut bacteria

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, as are the ways in which they interact with the body's chemistry and each other.

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