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Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

RX Pros and the Rise of Digital Healthcare Access

RX Pros connects patients with healthcare professionals and pharmacies to streamline access to medical treatments, particularly for weight loss.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A top doctor doesn't use fitness trackers, but is obsessed with one health metric

Fitness trackers are generally unnecessary, but tracking step count can encourage daily activity.
Exercise
fromCNET
6 hours ago

Do Walking Pads Improve Your Fitness? I Tested 2 While I Worked

Walking pads are effective for maintaining step count while working from home, offering speeds up to 6 mph.
Mental health
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
NYC startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Dry January, but for Your Smartphone

Participants in Month Offline trade smartphones for lower-tech devices to reclaim time and reduce dependence on technology.
#ai
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

How AI may reshape elderly care

AI has the potential to assist caregivers of older adults and those with dementia, but ethical considerations and design challenges must be addressed.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

How AI may reshape elderly care

AI has the potential to assist caregivers of older adults and those with dementia, but ethical considerations and design challenges must be addressed.
Women in technology
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Indian med student rakes in thousands with AI-generated MAGA hottie

An AI-generated character named Emily Hart was created to target a conservative audience for online content sales.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 hours ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Fitness tracker for Fido? Experts split on benefits of pet wearable tech

Pet health trackers are growing in popularity, but experts warn they may cause unnecessary worry and should not replace veterinary expertise.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
7 hours ago

I Was Lonely and Let an App Pick My New Friends. Here's How It Went | The Walrus

Friend-making apps are gaining popularity in big cities, offering a way to connect with others amidst busy lifestyles.
#wearable-technology
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

Wearable technology helps individuals track health metrics, providing insights that can enhance conversations with healthcare providers.
Wearables
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn't Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

Wearable technology, including EEG-equipped earbuds, is evolving to help improve sleep quality with minimal effort from users.
Wearables
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn't Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

Wearable technology, including EEG-equipped earbuds, is evolving to help improve sleep quality with minimal effort from users.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the people who find it hardest to be taken care of when they're sick aren't independent, they're carrying a very old belief that needing someone was the fastest way to be left - Silicon Canals

Needing care from loved ones during illness can evoke feelings of vulnerability and discomfort, often rooted in deeper fears of abandonment.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who answer emails at 11 PM aren't more committed than people who don't - they've lost the boundary between availability and identity, and the late-night reply isn't proof that they care more about the work, it's proof that the work has colonized every hour of their day, and they stopped noticing because the invasion happened so gradually it felt like dedication instead of surrender - Silicon Canals

Being constantly available for work can lead to losing personal identity and boundaries.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Can Learning Platforms Detect Burnout Before Teachers Do?

Learning platforms often fail to recognize early signals of teacher strain, focusing instead on student performance metrics.
#mental-health
Humor
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

Humor and mental health intertwine in 'Anxiety Club,' showcasing comedians' struggles and promoting open conversations about anxiety.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

You know you've been lonely for too long when someone asks how are you and you can feel yourself giving the performance answer before you've even decided whether to tell the truth - Silicon Canals

Society often encourages superficial responses to inquiries about well-being, leading individuals to mask their true feelings.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

Humor and mental health intertwine in 'Anxiety Club,' showcasing comedians' struggles and promoting open conversations about anxiety.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

You know you've been lonely for too long when someone asks how are you and you can feel yourself giving the performance answer before you've even decided whether to tell the truth - Silicon Canals

Society often encourages superficial responses to inquiries about well-being, leading individuals to mask their true feelings.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the most disciplined morning habit isn't waking up early, meditating, or cold plunging, it's the specific discipline of not touching your phone until you've had at least one quiet conversation with your own mind - Silicon Canals

Avoid using your phone immediately after waking to foster mental clarity and enhance the effectiveness of other morning practices.
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 day ago

How to Pick the Right Fitbit for Your Goals

Fitbit, now under Google, remains a leading user-friendly fitness tracker brand despite increased competition.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Move More, Stress Less

Parkinson's disease affects millions globally, with symptoms including motor and nonmotor issues, and may be managed through exercise and dietary changes.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Trends Shaping Dental Practice Management in the Digital Economy

Dental practices must adapt to digital technologies and evolving consumer expectations to remain competitive and manage operational efficiency.
#entrepreneurship
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Kids Lose When Dinner Time Becomes Screen Time

Loneliness is a public health crisis affecting one in six people globally, impacting mental and physical health.
#social-media
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Hybrid Work Feels Harder Than It Should

Organizations face challenges in managing boundary decisions in remote and hybrid work environments, leading to inconsistent expectations and employee dissatisfaction.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
#chronic-illness
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

How Chronic Illness Changed the Way I Travel

Living with chronic illness requires careful management, especially while traveling, but life can still be joyful and full of possibilities.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

How Chronic Illness Changed the Way I Travel

Living with chronic illness requires careful management, especially while traveling, but life can still be joyful and full of possibilities.
#ai-chatbots
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

AI Chatbots Telling Cancer Patients to Try Useless Woo-Woo Treatments Instead of Chemotherapy

AI chatbots may recommend unproven cancer treatments, posing risks to patients seeking health advice.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

AI Chatbots Telling Cancer Patients to Try Useless Woo-Woo Treatments Instead of Chemotherapy

AI chatbots may recommend unproven cancer treatments, posing risks to patients seeking health advice.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.
fromTNW | Health-Tech
23 hours ago
Healthcare

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 days ago

What if the real driver of your health isn't genes or diet - but energy flow?

Energy flow defines vitality and shapes human experience, distinguishing living beings from the lifeless.
#health
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

I hate to say it, but I would not have gone to the doctor unless I had seen that comment. The process was accelerated by someone called PickleFart, what can I say?
Cancer
Wellness
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Body, According To Therapists

Body comments can impact self-worth and anxiety, regardless of intention, highlighting the need for mindful communication about appearance.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The emotional security secret: how to get healthier, happier and have stronger relationships

Amir Levine's new book, Secure, offers tools to help individuals develop secure attachment styles for improved relationships and longevity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 37 and I finally understand why I keep saying yes to things I want to say no to - psychology calls it "fawning" and once you see it you can't unsee it - Silicon Canals

Fawning behavior leads to difficulty in saying no, causing resentment despite self-awareness and understanding of its irrationality.
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How Patient Experience Is Shaping Modern Dental Practice Management

Patients are increasingly selective in choosing their healthcare providers, demanding convenience, transparency, and personalised service at each point of contact. Dental practices understand that a positive patient experience can lead to strong word-of-mouth referrals and favourable online reviews, which directly impact their reputation in the market.
Healthcare
Health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Many Faces of Procrastination and Health Behaviors

Procrastination can negatively impact health by delaying doctor visits and healthy behaviors.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

A Slight Reduction in Phone Use Can Have Surprising Effects

Constant smartphone use negatively impacts attention and mental health, but short breaks can lead to significant improvements in just two weeks.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that belongs to people who are the default contact for every family emergency. It isn't the emergencies themselves. It's the low-grade readiness that never switches off, the phone always near, the nervous system perpetually on call for a shift that never formally ends - Silicon Canals

Being an emergency contact involves a constant state of anticipation and stress that affects overall well-being, not just during crises.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Coping With Physical Anxiety Symptoms

Experiencing strong physical sensations is common in anxiety, leading to a feeling of loss of control over one's body and capabilities.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

You can order your own bloodwork now. Interpreting the results is another story

Direct-to-consumer blood testing is growing, allowing consumers to order tests independently, disrupting traditional healthcare paradigms.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

There's a right way to wear your Apple Watch - and it affects your data

Wearing a smartwatch tightly improves the accuracy of health data capture, particularly for heart rate monitoring.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
4 days ago

Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026

American physicians face challenges with insurance coverage and efficiency mandates, impacting specialty appeal and optimism about the future.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Prolonged AI use can be hazardous to your health and work: 4 ways to stay safe

AI excels at small tasks but struggles with long-form analysis and prolonged interactions can lead to misinformation and serious consequences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

What happens to your sense of self when a machine can do the thing you were proudest of? - Silicon Canals

The distress from AI is more about the erosion of professional identity than labor displacement.
#ai-in-healthcare
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
1 week ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
1 week ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Problem With 'Medically Unexplained' Symptoms

Many patients suffer from unexplained symptoms despite normal tests, and emerging research offers new insights into persistent physical symptoms and treatment options.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Dangers of Unlimited Health Advice

Health anxiety can be exacerbated by interactions with chatbots like ChatGPT, leading to obsessive behavior and emotional distress.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a serious condition affecting many eczema patients, leading to severe skin reactions and inadequate medical recognition.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Fitbit's AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records

Google enables Fitbit users to link medical records to their AI health coach for more personalized wellness advice, following similar moves by Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft.
Mental health
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

From Symptom Checkers to Smart Chatbots: The Role of AI in Virtual Care

Online health searches create two critical problems: unnecessary emergency visits for minor conditions and missed recognition of genuine medical emergencies, both causing harm and inefficiency.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
Medicine
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 normal-seeming symptoms that can be your body waving a red flag - Silicon Canals

Persistent subtle symptoms like unexplained weight loss and chronic bloating can signal serious underlying health issues and warrant prompt medical evaluation.
Healthcare
fromAxios
1 month ago

The era of Doctor AI is already here

Millions use ChatGPT for health advice daily despite clinical deployment debates, creating a reality where AI is already widely used for direct-to-consumer medical guidance outside formal healthcare systems.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Smart T-shirt' could detect hidden heart conditions and save lives

A sensor-stitched smart T-shirt worn up to a week can detect inherited heart conditions and use AI analysis to flag risks to doctors.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
Healthcare
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