Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and therapy applications are changing the mental health service industry fast. Among them is the mental health chatbot Earkick has a colorful interface with a bandana-wearing panda. After downloading, the mental health chatbot responds to anxious talks and typing sessions with reassuring and compassionate comments, like therapists. Despite using…
A new DNA test for dogs could reportedly soon help stop progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a condition that causes man’s best friend to gradually become blind, for English Shepherds. This is by assisting dog breeders to stop breeding dogs with the condition. As per Interesting Engineering, the test was finalized by a study from the…
These days, statistics, data, and numbers are prevalent in the healthcare industry. However, healthcare should still be about people. Behind every data point is a patient whose life needs to be saved; this is why specialists leading this industry dedicate their careers to propelling its technology forward. Integrating data analytics into healthcare management is a…
By developing a novel hydrogen therapy, Chinese scientists have made a groundbreaking step toward defying age-related changes and combating diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This innovative approach uses nanotechnology-based implants to deliver hydrogen, potentially providing a cure for age-related conditions. A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has identified a promising avenue in the…
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled the remarkable ability of specially trained dogs to detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from human breath samples. Unveiling Ivy, Callie’s Remarkable Talent Meet Ivy and Callie, two canine heroes equipped with an extraordinary talent for sniffing out stress, showcasing once again why dogs are considered our loyal companions…
The impact of internet use on mental health may be less significant than widely assumed, according to a comprehensive international study conducted by the Oxford Internet Institute. The “Global Well-Being and Mental Health in the Internet Age” study analyzed data from two million individuals aged 15 to 89 in 168 countries. Contrary to popular beliefs…
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research arm recently classified talc as “probably carcinogenic” for humans. This decision by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has significant implications for consumers and manufacturers of talc-based products such as baby powder and cosmetics. Experts Say Talc is ‘Probably Carcinogenic’ The IARC’s classification of talc as…
The groundbreaking development of the world’s first skin cancer vaccine represents a significant leap forward in medical innovation. As this personalized mRNA vaccine enters its final trial phase, it brings promising prospects for individuals battling melanoma. Unjected, a popular website that promotes anti-vaccine campaigns is now under attack by a glitch. The latest security issue…
Singaporean and UK researchers found a unique method for deactivating tumor-suppressing genes, shedding insight on how nutrition and metabolic disorders like diabetes affect cancer risk. The researchers discovered that changes in glucose metabolism temporarily disable the BRCA2 gene, which typically promotes cancer growth in animal models, human tissue, and lab-grown human breast organoids, according to…
When we hear about human diet, it’s often associated with fiber. This type of carbohydrate takes center stage for its essential role in digestion and overall health. However, recent research sheds light on a concerning trend: Western diets, characterized by their lack of fiber, may be altering the intricate balance of gut microbes responsible for…
