Psychology & Psychiatry
Pilots, and airlines, are struggling with mental health. Here's what they're doing to help
Captain Robert Graves sees strangers every day as a pilot for Southwest Airlines.
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
Video: Busting plant-based diet myths
Many people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables.
Apr 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nearly 136 million people in Africa live with hearing difficulties: Tackling the crisis with a smartphone and an app
In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau's world of silence is about to change. For decades, isolated by hearing loss from the community's vibrant life and his grandchildren's conversations, he sees hope when a community health ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
Mental health workers called to emergencies to be eligible for the same benefits as other first responders
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible for the same benefits as other first responders if they're also hurt ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
When rogue brokers switch people's ACA policies, tax surprises can follow
Tax season is never fun. But some tax filers this year face an added complication: Their returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage they didn't even know they ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Ophthalmology
AI beats doctors in accurately assessing eye problems
The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by the University of Cambridge has found.
Apr 17, 2024
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Medical research
Mouse study shows how a father's diet can shape the health of his offspring
A study of mice suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived.
Apr 17, 2024
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Genetics
Electronic health records unlock genetics of tobacco use disorder
By analyzing electronic health records, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified hundreds of new genes associated with tobacco use disorder. They also identified hundreds of ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Health improvements occurred worldwide since 2010 despite COVID-19 pandemic, but progress was uneven: Study
Rates of early death and poor health caused by HIV/AIDS and diarrhea have been cut in half since 2010, and the rate of disease burden caused by injuries has dropped by a quarter in the same time period, after accounting for ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Wearable headcams provide insight into complex teen emotions
As part of a joint study between King's College London and Manchester Met, wearable headcams worn in real interactions and face decoding technology were used to read teens' facial expressions, potentially uncovering hidden ...
Apr 17, 2024
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