Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems -- but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

The mental shortcuts doctors use in diagnosis aren't that different from how chatbots come up with answers to your health ...

Why BMI may be missing obesity in millions of Americans with health risks

Could the way doctors traditionally measure obesity allow a subset of people with obesity-related health risks to slip ...
STAT

3 issues to watch in public health in 2026

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
CNN

Shooters may have mental health problems in common, but that’s not what’s behind violent attacks, experts say

EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The ...
Healio

Q&A: Overlooked health issues that ‘need to be addressed’ in Asian communities

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hepatitis B, diabetes, cancer, CVD, maternal mortality and suicide disproportionately affect AA and NH/PI ...
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Health issues shut down Orlando Chinese restaurant for 3rd time this year

Last week, another three eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, ...