health

Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz…

1 year ago

Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity — even for marmots

Adversity early in life can have permanent health consequences for people -- even if their circumstances improve dramatically later on.…

2 years ago

It’s a rave: Underground acoustics amplify soil health

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms -- a bit like an…

2 years ago

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

In a new study, researchers synthesised data from 206,873 people across 47 studies, finding that digital health tools -- like…

2 years ago

Could wearable devices adversely affect health?

Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people…

2 years ago

Impact of incarceration on youth health

Researcher Samantha Boch has studied the impact of incarceration on child and family health for more than a decade. Her…

2 years ago

Poor health, stress in 20s takes toll in 40s with lower cognition

Higher inflammation in young adulthood linked to lower performance in skills testing in midlife. Young adults who have higher levels…

2 years ago

Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement…

2 years ago

US Navy Growler jet noise over Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people’s health

Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on…

2 years ago

Quantifying U.S. health impacts from gas stoves

Households with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study of air pollution in U.S.…

2 years ago