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Insect larvae burrowing deep in African lakes are forcing scientists to reconsider commonly held explanations for the near complete absence of insects in the open ocean. The secret lies in an incredibly durable air sac system that can withstand much higher pressures than researchers expected. Billions of lake fly larvae (eating chaobors) live in East Africa’s Lake Malawi, where they perform incredible vertical migrations every day. During the day, the larvae descend more than 200 meters into deep areas of the lake where there is little oxygen. This area, often called the dead zone, provides shelter from predators that cannot…
As the adoption of AI ambient scribing technology continues to rapidly advance, the healthcare industry’s standard method for evaluating clinical AI notes may be fundamentally flawed and fail to detect critical errors or omissions in patient notes. That’s the view of Suki researchers, based on their study of assessment rubrics. Suki provides ambient clinical artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare providers and works with over 400 healthcare systems. Suki researchers argue that the Physician Documentation Quality Instrument (PDQI-9), the medical industry’s standard tool for evaluating AI-generated clinical notes developed in 2012, is poorly suited for evaluating modern ambient AI scribes. That…
A recent analysis of popular social media accounts revealed that influencers promoting a return to strict traditional gender roles are highly focused on generating revenue alongside patriarchal messages. This study, published in *Psychology of Women Quarterly*, shows how the aesthetics of the past are being used to normalize restrictive hierarchies while creating profitable online businesses. These accounts encourage young viewers to adopt subordination and economic dependence, even as the creators themselves earn independent income through digital advertising labor. Across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a subculture of content creators known as “tradwives” is amassing millions of followers. These women submit…
A small clinical trial suggests that restricting daily meal intake to shorter periods of time may have cognitive benefits in older women that exceed those of weight loss alone. This pilot study followed overweight or obese women participating in a six-month weight loss program. Participants who ate within a window of about 8 to 9 hours per day showed greater improvement on certain thinking tests than those who split their meals into about 12 hours. “Simply losing weight can prevent some of the age-related decline in cognitive function. These data suggest that stopping eating four hours before bedtime and reducing…
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Mental health provider Flourish Health announced a $26 million Series A funding round on Monday. B Capital, F-Prime and Cherryrock Capital led the funding round. Only about 20% of children with mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorders receive professional care, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flourish Health aims to fill that gap. The startup, launched in 2022 by Natalia Birgisson, MD, John Haskell, and Josh Gachan, offers a unique home care model to support pediatric and young adult patients with serious and complex mental health needs. Flourish Health has raised $46 million since…
The United States is quietly experiencing the worst bee die-off in our nation’s history, with multiple pesticides present in nearly every hive researchers tested. New Jersey is one of the most complex places in the country for bees because of the unique variations in farmland, suburban, and lawn chemistry. Going back to the summer of 2024 and early 2025, commercial beekeepers in this country lost about 62 percent of their hives. For math buffs, that’s more than 1.7 million colonies, the largest number of extinctions in U.S. history. Long-term studies have reported that annual hive losses of more than 50%…
Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Yesterday I was looking for a sign of hope and found this. I can finally spell the word “diarrhea” with confidence. Please see below for the latest information on cysts, measles, etc. FDA advisory council almost wins on peptides After a two-day meeting last week, an FDA advisory committee recommended making six of the seven peptides it considered easier to access. In a closely contested vote, panelists voted in favor of allowing compounding pharmacies to manufacture the peptide, despite…
Recent research published in Lancet Community Health – Europe Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder remains underdiagnosed in the UK, despite a recent surge in recognized cases. After analyzing millions of medical records, researchers found that formal diagnosis rates were far below the expected global average, especially among older people. These findings highlight the continuing need for better access to diagnostic services across all age groups. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental condition. This includes persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. For a diagnosis to be made, these behaviors must…
A coalition of 17 environmental groups is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a new Pfas chemical giant Chemours is rushing to approve for data center cooling applications. This Pfas will almost certainly contaminate the area surrounding the facility.In formal comments submitted to authorities, the group accuses Chemours of using bad science to downplay the toxicity of the chemical and climate risks. The nonprofit organization Earthjustice, the lead author of the comments, wrote that approving Chemours’ application as is would violate the law.Big technology companies face fierce opposition across political lines in the communities where they plan to…