ChatGPT: A helpful tool in boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake
Researchers believe that ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI), could help get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.
In a study published in the journal Human...
Treating alcohol-related liver disease has become much more expensive, study finds
With the increase in dangerous levels of drinking throughout the country, experts are raising alarms about the foreseeable impact of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD).
The...
Much more people will need eye disease treatment in next 5 years, study shows
Medical advancements since 2007 have allowed for the treatment of severe retinal diseases such as wet AMD, eye blood clots, and diabetic retinopathy, using...
Small daily habit could prevent high blood pressure, protect the heart
Heart health remains a priority in medical discussions, given the pervasive risk of heart-related conditions in today’s society.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently emphasized...
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people.
In September...
Zinc could help prevent type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, study finds
Ground-breaking research elucidates a fundamental link between human zinc levels and the susceptibility to type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Published in eLife,...
Yeast fungi plays a role in chronic bowel inflammation
Chronic bowel inflammation, especially Crohn's disease, is marked by an abnormal immune response, often attributing to a disturbed interaction between the immune system and...
Taking multiple meds is linked to higher risk of dementia diagnosis
As the number of dementia cases continues to rise, understanding the healthcare journey of patients becomes critical.
A new study digs deep into the medicine...
Scientists develop new blood test to enhance cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, led by Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Daniel Kim, are pioneering liquid biopsy technologies that focus...
Scientists find new cause of heart disease, high blood pressure shown in eyes
Our eyes are often considered windows to our souls, but a recent study from St. George’s and other institutions suggests they can also be...