Food & Health Archives

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even…

POINT project seeks to develop innovative strategies for tackling long-term COVID-19 health impact

June 30, 2024Food & HealthCOVID-19|Healthcare|Pandemic|Research

The POINT project seeks to develop innovative strategies for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases that arise as complications during the post-acute phase of COVID-19. The POINT project, a…

GENERATE study: Remote genetic education boosts testing rates for inherited cancer risk

Even as it's become clear that an inherited susceptibility to some cancers is more common than once thought, genetic testing of family members of cancer patients hasn't increased as much…

Identifying antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting…

Genetic studies shed light on hypertension risk but fall short of revealing new treatments

In a recent review published in the journal Pulse, David Curtis of the UCL Genetics Institute, University College London, reviews historic and ongoing genetic variant research with a focus on…

New Government report highlights hidden diabetes epidemic in the UK

A new Government report reveals 1 million UK adults are likely to have undiagnosed diabetes and at least 5.1 million are prediabetic. Many of them will be young, of average…

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients. The study,…

Newborn T cells found to excel in immune defense

Scientists have long believed that a newborn's immune system was an immature version of an adult's, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns' T cells – white blood…

Measuring brain activity and skin conductance to predict a person’s emotions

June 30, 2024Food & HealthBrain|Healthcare|Research|skin|Technology

Machines still can't think, but now they can validate your feelings, based on new research from New Jersey Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Jorge Fresneda. Fresneda started his career as…

Researchers develop promising recombinant flu vaccine using nanoliposome technology

Recombinant protein vaccines, like the Novavax vaccine used to fight COVID-19, offer several advantages over conventional vaccines. They're easy to precisely produce. They're safe, and potentially more effective. And they…

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide. Each year,…

Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders

The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as various neurological disorders.…

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

A recent Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health study assesses factors influencing the well-being of women in the healthcare profession. Study: The Well-Being of Women in Healthcare Professions: A Comprehensive…

Flexitarian vs. omnivore: Limiting meat intake may help improve heart health

June 30, 2024Food & Health

Flexitarian vs. omnivore: Limiting meat intake may help improve heart health Changing dietary habits and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Plant-based…

AI chatbots show human-like personality and decision-making traits, study finds

June 30, 2024Food & HealthArtificial Intelligence|Labor|Language|Research

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, a group of researchers evaluated Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots' human-like behaviors and personality traits against global human benchmarks. Background Modern AI…