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A new study reveals that interacting with an emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence chatbot can improve a person’s mental health, while at the same time isolating them from real-life relationships. This study highlighted a hidden trade-off in the use of digital companions, where the comfort provided by algorithms comes at the expense of real-world social connections. The research results were published in a magazine psychology and marketing. Millions of people rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to feel less lonely and get emotional support. Unlike older digital assistants that only set alarms or book flights, modern social chatbots use advanced algorithms to…

Tara Banau covers hospitals, health care providers, and insurance companies. You can access Tara with the signal tarabannow.70.Chris Klomp, a senior federal health official, spoke at a STAT event Thursday and offered a reality check about President Trump’s drug discount platform TrumpRx. Despite President Trump speaking in grand terms about the platform, calling it “transformative” and promising “the biggest prescription drug price reductions in history,” Klomp offered a more measured perspective on stage at STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East event in New York. He said the program was not intended to be used by the majority of Americans with health insurance,…

CSL Behring says the last available hemophilia gene therapy will be temporarily unavailable. HemGenix, CSL’s one-time gene therapy for hemophilia B patients, is experiencing a “temporary global stockout,” which will result in delays in treatment for “some” patients in countries where commercial access has been established, Deborah Long, M.D., Ph.D., the company’s senior vice president of medical affairs, said in a March 17 community letter. Long attributed the situation to the “complexity of manufacturing gene therapy products” and CSL’s “commitment to adhering to the highest regulatory and quality standards.” “We are working with regulators on strategies to ensure a continued…

The Texas Environmental Commission on Friday approved an investigation into Tesla’s battery lithium compound manufacturing facility near Robstown in Nueces County, finding that the plant did not violate its wastewater discharge permit. TCEQ began the investigation after workers with the Nueces County Drainage District 2, which manages the ditch area, discovered an unfamiliar pipe extending across the district’s easement and discharging a black liquid into the ditch. Workers filed two complaints with TCEQ on January 20 and February 9 regarding the quality of wastewater discharged from the Tesla facility. On Feb. 12, state investigators evaluated liquid waste from a ditch…

Scientists have identified brain networks that work together when people generate creative scientific ideas, according to a new study published in . Psychology of aesthetics, creativity, and art. Creativity is often associated with art, but scientists rely on it just as much, especially when creating new hypotheses and explanations for puzzling phenomena. Nevertheless, scientific creativity has received far less attention than artistic creativity, or general creative thinking that does not require expertise in a particular field. Previous research has demonstrated that creative thinking generally tends to involve three major brain networks. The first is the default mode network, which helps…

According to PwC, the global women’s health sector could reach $600 billion by 2030, but given underdiagnosis and new digital and consumer-driven models, the opportunity could be even greater. The current global women’s health market is estimated to be between $430 billion and $440 billion, with annual growth rates of 6% to 8% by 2030, according to a new analysis (PDF). Additionally, the core women’s health market, from gynecological conditions to oncology, is currently estimated at $195 billion to $205 billion and is projected to reach $270 billion to $280 billion by 2030. Citing a January 2026 World Economic Forum…

Still basking in the afterglow of launching Wegovy tablets earlier this year, Novo has scored another victory as it strives to make the most of its blockbuster GLP-1 drug in an increasingly pressured obesity market. On Thursday, the FDA approved Novo’s Wegovy HD, a higher-dose 7.2 mg semaglutide injection, for obese adults. The agreement, made through the FDA’s new National Priority Voucher Program, is the fourth approved to date under a regulatory framework designed to dramatically speed up the review of medical products determined to be in U.S. interest. The strength of Novo’s new injectable formulation far exceeds the previous…

Older people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease did not show the expected cognitive decline or increased risk of dementia, even when they ate relatively large amounts of meat. This is shown in a new study published by Karolinska Institutet. JAMA network open. The results could contribute to the development of more personalized dietary advice. APOE is a gene that influences Alzheimer’s disease risk. In Sweden, approximately 30% of the population are carriers of the APOE 3/4 or APOE 4/4 gene combination. Nearly 70% of people with Alzheimer’s disease have these genotypes. When the Swedish Food Agency published a…

Men’s preconception health startup Upstream has announced PreSeed Fertility, a database for matching sperm donors. We have over 120 registered donors and have been open for several months, representing 10% of our current active donor base in the United States. Rather than storing or distributing sperm, PreSeed partners with licensed clinics, sperm agencies, and legal experts to help match intended parents with suitable donors. Globally, one in six people experience infertility, and nearly half of all cases are due to male factors. When it comes to sperm donation, there is a huge disparity in supply, with far more families looking…

Recent research published in journals molecular psychiatry provide evidence that the genetic risk for major depression tends to be higher in people who develop a more severe form of the condition. By combining genetic data, self-reported symptom questionnaires, and long-term health records, researchers found that people who are genetically more likely to develop depression often report low self-esteem years before they require hospital treatment. “Depression is a common disease in the population, but there is considerable individual variation in the presentation and course of symptoms. Current treatment guidelines are not differentiated enough to address this heterogeneity, and depression remains a…