Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout

It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs to life.

But eavesdropping artificial intelligence (AI) can prove a godsend to overworked doctors, protecting them from burnout by handling some of their paperwork, a new study says.

Ambient AI “scribes&...

CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs.

The cuts come less than two weeks after a man opened fire outside the agency’s Atlanta headquarters, killing a police officer.

“The irony is d...

Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas

Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a "flesh-eating" bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus. 

Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing in new areas, with experts pointing to climate change as a key factor in their northward mi...

Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer.

Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, according to a reported Aug. 19 in the British Journal of Ophtha...