Online medical misinformation is scarce, but older adults see most of it
Even as misinformation proliferates across the Internet, sites containing low-credibility health information remain relatively scarce and unseen.
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First whole-heart mapping technology delivers a global view of cardiac arrhythmias in a single beat
Corify Care's proprietary Global Volumetric Mapping technology, described in Communications Medicine, represents a new approach to cardiac electrophysiology. The publication marks the first system capable of mapping all four ...
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Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated
In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on the floor as a health worker moves among them administering an oral vaccine that protects against polio.
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States sue to block $600 million cut to public health funds
Four states are suing to stop the Trump administration from rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars already set aside for public health programs.
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Empathic robots on future health care teams: Researchers review Pepper and NAO robot effectiveness
A child with a new cochlear implant works on auditory rehabilitation exercises at home in Toulouse, France, aided by Pepper, a human-looking robot. In Canada, another child interacts with Pepper, who helps to reduce their ...
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Thousands of NYC nurses return to work, but one major strike goes on
A monthlong nurses strike in New York City is coming to an end, but not for everyone.
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Can lifestyle changes reverse poor heart health?
We've all heard that making simple lifestyle changes today can help prevent heart disease down the line. But what if you already have key risk factors for heart disease, or even a diagnosis of heart disease itself? Is it ...
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What telehealth changes for adult survivors of childhood cancers: More genetic testing, earlier screening options
Adult survivors of childhood cancers are at higher risk for another cancer—such as breast, colorectal, sarcomas and thyroid cancer—that is not a relapse of their original illness. Previous cancer therapies are largely ...
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Outdated mortality benchmarks risk missing early signs of famine and delay recognizing mass starvation
Recent global crises have exposed the limits of a universal mortality threshold for declaring famine—an approach that can obscure how famine actually unfolds across different populations. In a paper published in The Lancet, ...
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Betrayal experiences in the military linked to difficulty dealing with the military-to-civilian transition for veterans
A leader assures a subordinate that certain protections, support or opportunities will be in place but doesn't come through when it's needed. A subordinate raises a concern through formal channels and is ignored or minimized. ...
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