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As more people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and mental health support, new research from Drexel University suggests that most users view these tools as a complement to human therapy, rather than a replacement. The research, based on millions of posts on Reddit, highlights both the growing appeal of AI support tools for emotional reassurance, coping strategies, and practical guidance, as well as concerns users have expressed about emotional dependence, misinformation, and overreliance on technology. A 2025 American Psychological Association survey of U.S. adults ages 18 to 80 suggests that nearly half used an AI large language model…
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have identified a gene that promotes the development of the aggressive disease neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). This study was published on May 28th. experimental medicine journal (gem), we show that genetic or pharmacological inhibition of sirtuin-1 prevents NEPC tumor growth in mice, laying the foundation for future clinical studies aimed at developing new treatments for NEPC in humans. One in six men will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime. The current standard treatment is androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, it is well documented that ADT ultimately fails, leading to tumor recurrence and the…
A tiny wren living on a remote Scottish island is giving scientists a rare look at evolution in action. A new study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that wren populations on several remote islands have evolved independently, with some individuals growing dramatically larger than their mainland relatives. The survey results are Journal of Linnaean Social EvolutionWe’ll focus on the four island subspecies found in Scotland: Shetland, Fair Isle, Outer Hebrides and St Kilda. Although these birds live in similar island environments, each population has followed its own evolutionary path. Researchers found a particularly striking example…
The University of Pennsylvania Health System will deploy K Health’s suite of artificial intelligence clinical agents across the system’s electronic health record systems in a newly announced multi-year partnership. The AI agent will first be deployed across Penn Medicine On Demand, the system’s virtual urgent care program. The organization plans to expand the solution across its clinic network to in-person primary care and specific specialties such as cardiology and dermatology. Mitchell Schnall, MD, Penn State Medical’s senior vice president of data and technology solutions, said in a statement that the health system sees AI as a “clinical opportunity to achieve…
Tiny pieces of plastic can enter brain cells and change their physical development, with the smallest particles causing the most noticeable changes. A new study reveals that small amounts of polystyrene plastic do not kill brain cells or prevent them from communicating, but particles just 50 nanometers wide can cause nerve cell branches to grow abnormally long. These findings were published in the journal nano impactnew questions are arising about how environmental plastic pollution affects neurological health over time. The world’s plastic production continues to increase every year, creating large amounts of waste that eventually breaks down into microscopic pieces.…
When a heatwave hit the UK this week, software developer John Connaughton started monitoring temperatures inside his East Hampshire terraced house. The temperature in some rooms can reach close to 40 degrees Celsius, so it’s time to install an air conditioner. “We only respond to emergencies on an emergency basis,” he said. “We were having trouble sleeping.”Connaughton and his wife have a portable air conditioner. These plug-in devices cool indoor air by removing heat from the air and blowing it outside, usually through large hoses hanging from windows and doors.Connaughton only runs the unit from time to time if the…
When Siya Gautam first appeared on my feed, she was ditching all her polyester activewear. I thought it was a waste. And the caption piqued my interest. “My first investment in cleaning activewear with skin-healthy fabrics.” The content creator chose Tencel Modal instead, which she noted is made from wood fibers and is certified environmentally safe.As a dancer, I’ve come to class wearing the same stretchy, sweat-resistant clothing every day. Curious, I opened her page and discovered a series of videos in which she recommends replacing underwear, sleepwear, gym wear, etc. with non-toxic items on a daily basis. I was…
Amid China’s growing dominance in biopharmaceutical research and development, global pharmaceutical leaders visited neighboring Japan this week to discuss efforts to enhance its life science leadership potential with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Roche CEO Dr. Thomas Schinecker, who chairs the Biopharmaceutical CEO Roundtable (BCR), said in a May 26 release from global pharmaceutical industry association International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Manufacturers (IFPMA) that the conference in Japan was attended by more than 20 pharmaceutical leaders from local companies, the United States, and Europe, and was an “important opportunity to discuss the actions necessary for Japan to maintain its leadership…
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) on Wednesday released a series of detailed playbooks aimed at providing health systems with practical guidance and baseline governance controls to safely, transparently, and consistently implement artificial intelligence amid rapid adoption. While these handbooks touch on specific controls to enable responsible use of AI across healthcare organizations, the nonprofit says each is intended to be “interpreted within the specific context” of individual organizations. According to CHAI, each handbook includes recommended implementation guidance, tools, resources, and examples for healthcare organizations to integrate into their existing processes. The eight areas covered by this framework are: Organizational…
CVS Caremark, the nation’s top pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), will reinstate coverage for Eli Lilly’s obesity products, making the drug available to a significant number of patients through their existing insurance. CVS will begin covering Lilly’s GLP-1 pill Foundayo next Monday, June 1st, and will begin covering Lilly’s injectable treatment Zepbound on October 1st. CVS Caremark, the drug benefits arm of the pharmacy chain, is the nation’s largest PBM. CVS previously featured Zepbound until Lilly’s market rival Novo Nordisk struck an official access deal with the retail giant, starting July 1 of last year, making Wegovy CVS a priority in…