An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by Cedars-Sinai investigators accurately predicted who would develop pancreatic cancer based on what their CT scan images looked like years prior to being diagnosed with the disease. The findings, which may help prevent death through early detection of one of the most challenging cancers to treat, are published in […]
Gigantic plumes of smoke from the Canadian wildfires that blanketed the northeastern United States this month provided a striking reminder of the dangers that toxic air can pose — not just in the atmosphere, but also indoors. As New York City dealt with the worst air quality in the world, millions of people scrambled to eliminate the potentially […]
New research suggests that obese peoples’ urges to eat might be due to the way their brains are wired, rather than a lack of willpower. A new study has found that obesity may actually damage the brain’s ability to recognize the sensation of fullness and be satisfied after eating fats and sugars. Further, those brain […]
Some people like to argue whether cardio or weights are better for your health. It’s not a debate because both have benefits, and you should do the exercises you enjoy and that help you achieve your goals. But, if you do both, it’s helpful to know whether you need to prioritize one form of exercise […]
Gracie McGraw, the 26-year-old daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who took to Instagram late last month to explain why she uses Mounjaro, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes that is also awaiting FDA approval to be prescribed for weight loss, after commenters on Instagram made snide remarks. On a May 26 post of McGraw […]
Tens of millions of people in North America are dealing with dangerous air quality levels as intense wildfires continue to burn across Canada. As BBC News reports, smoke has blanketed large areas of Ontario and Quebec, while an orange haze hung over much of the north-eastern US throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. While much of […]
Hungarian physicians are using an artificial intelligence model that can detect breast cancer four years before it develops, The New York Times reported March 7. Called computer-assisted detection, the AI identifies spots in mammograms for physicians to inspect closely. An MIT study found the technology was able to identify changes between mammograms and detect spots that were […]
As the popularity of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss continues to rise, another weight loss-focused company is jumping into the market. As ABC News reports, Noom, an app that helps people track their eating and exercise habits, will now offer prescriptions through a new telehealth platform known as Noom Med. The company said Noom Med will be available to […]
Many patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who do not have high-risk disease can skip radiotherapy to the pelvic area, and instead be treated with chemotherapy alone and then surgery, say researchers reporting results from the PROSPECT trial. “This study establishes preoperative therapy with FOLFOX and only selective use of chemoradiation for patients with locally […]
Many people, especially people who make a ton of money on “metabolism boosters,” overstate how much you can actually speed it up. At the same time, we might also be underestimating how easily a common weight loss method can disrupt it. You might be familiar with the show The Biggest Loser, where participants competed to lose […]