WELLNESS

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Read Mammograms More Accurately

AI algorithms help radiologists achieve better outcomes with fewer false positives. They were especially good at catching invasive cancers. >

A Surprisingly Good Egg

Eggs are better for us than most of us have been led to believe. It's not eggs raising your cholesterol, it's saturated fat in other foods. >

How Walkable is Your Town?

People who live in towns and cities that encourage walking are healthier -- mentally and physically -- than those in less walkable places. >

Dollar Stores' Effects on Diet Aren't As Bad As Many Suspect

It's true the stores carry processed snacks and don't carry fresh fruits and veggies, but most shoppers buy these healthy foods elsewhere. >

Lithium Deficiency Raises the Risk of Alzheimer's

The discovery that people who develop Alzheimer's often are deficient in lithium led researchers to seek a form of it safe for seniors. >

AI-Generated Health and Medical Misinformation

AI answers to medical questions always sound authoritative, but some are "hallucinations" based on erroneous info. There's a fix for that. >

Hold the Fries

Eating fries regularly ups your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Try substituting whole grains or choose baked or boiled potatoes. >

Follow the Leader -- Or Not

Do you see the world of work as a competitive game or a cooperative endeavor? Your view is likely to affect how you view an aggressive boss. >

Rebound Risk Associated with Discontinuing GLP-1 Drugs

People who stop taking weight-loss drugs often rebound, regaining the weight they lost. Changes to diet or exercise may or may not help. >

Tiny Particles in the Air Add to Dementia Risk

Air pollution doesn't just affect your lungs; it can cause inflammation in the brain and dementia in urban dwellers. How to reduce exposure. >

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