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how AI embeds bias, plus Covid and cancer
Good morning! As we transition into September, there are some exciting developments in the world of health journalism. Today, my colleagues Katie Palmer and Usha Lee McFarling are launching a…
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Why some patients pay up to $50,000 a year for ‘concierge medicine’
Money has the power to make life more convenient and enjoyable in various ways. From first-class airline tickets that expedite…
Americans over 40 could live extra 5 years if they were all as active as top 25% of population, modeling study suggests
The researchers found that if all Americans over the age of 40 were as physically active as the top 25%…
What to Consider When Choosing Family Planning Services
Family planning is a significant journey in life that requires careful consideration and decision-making. With a multitude of options available,…
New Treatment Helps Paralyzed Children Walk
This week's edition of The Prototype brings exciting updates on various technological advancements. From a new treatment helping children with…
CAR-T therapy shows promise for ‘worst imaginable’ brain tumor
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a renowned neuroscientist, has dedicated her career to understanding and treating the devastating childhood brain tumor known as…
Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
The prevalence of obesity in the United States has been steadily increasing over the past three decades, with a significant…
Global Measles Cases Up 20% In A Year, With Poor Vaccination To Blame
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that is currently surging around the world. According to the World…
Trump nominates RFK Jr. to run HHS, bringing ‘MAHA’ to top health care role
President-elect Trump has made a controversial choice for the nation's top health care job by tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,…