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Pope Francis Hospitalized To Undergo Abdominal Surgery

The 86-year-old pope, who was last hospitalized in April, is expected to remain in the hospital for several days while he recovers.

How AI Can Address The Crisis In Healthcare Labor Costs

AI creates exciting possibilities in healthcare, and it’s tempting to fixate on the sexiest use cases. A much nearer-term opportunity lies in addressing labor costs.

U.K. Hospitals Are Hiring Nurses From Countries That Can’t Spare Them

Nurses from one of these countries — Ghana — say hospitals are struggling to treat patients as staff leave for jobs abroad.

Increasing Number Of European Nations Adopt A More Cautious Approach To Gender-Affirming Care Among Minors

For several years, Europe has been moving in a different direction from the U.S., as Europeans exercise greater restraint when treating children with gender dysphoria.

IOT Smart Cities: Leveraging Digital Solutions For Healthy Aging

Cities can play a role in leveraging technologies to support healthy living and effectively engage older adults for creativity and connection.

‘Gender Identity Is Real’: Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida’s Ban On Gender Affirming Care For Minors

A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of parents of transgender children with the decision, arguing that gender-affirming care is medically necessary.

Tina Turner’s Chilling Message About Our Health Communication Failures

This statement from a global icon with access to state-of-the-art healthcare is a deserved condemnation of the healthcare system’s failure to prioritize health literac…

Too Hot To Handle: Restoring Thermal Sensation To Upper-Limb Amputees

Researchers have developed a noninvasive wearable device to restore thermal sensation to upper-limb amputees.

At Last, People Can Believe Your Pain

A recent paper published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that we may finally be able to measure pain severity simply through our brainwaves.

Puccini Was Dying Of Cancer—Hiding His Diagnosis Was A Grave Mistake

Puccini’s life, and his death, teach us a lesson about the importance of communicating honestly with people who are terminally ill.