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AI can detect breast cancer as well as radiologists, study finds
A study in the Lancet Oncology journal found that AI-supported breast cancer screenings saved radiologists time that could be used for more complex diagnoses.
What to know about malaria after rare cases are found in Florida, Texas
Four people in Sarasota County, Fla., and one in Cameron County, Tex., fell ill after contracting malaria without having left the country.
Some men with prostate cancer can avoid, delay harsh treatments, study finds
In a group of men followed for a median of 15 years, mortality from prostate cancer was similar whether they received radiation, surgery or active monitoring.
When Michelin tells chefs they’ve lost stars, mental health is top of mind
The Michelin guide said it is “fully aware” of its impact on restaurants and chefs’ mental health after Guy Savoy and Christopher Coutanceau lost their third stars.
New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk
A new study from China identified “healthy lifestyle factors” associated with slower memory loss and a lower risk of dementia in elderly people.
Lockdown babies may be slower to communicate but faster to crawl, study says
Babies born during Ireland’s first covid-19 lockdown were likely to be slower at developing social communication skills – but faster at learning to crawl, a study says.
New WHO monkeypox advice urges men who have sex with men to limit partners
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged men who have sex with men to reconsider sex with new partners for now, amid a monkeypox outbreak.
Monkeypox patients should abstain from sex while symptomatic, U.K. says
Britain has the highest number of confirmed monkeypox cases in the world, amid a rare global outbreak.
Biden: U.S. exploring monkeypox vaccines; ‘everybody’ should be concerned
Biden said the U.S. is exploring “what vaccine if any might be available for it.” Israel and Switzerland confirmed cases.
