Why AI health chatbots won’t make you better at diagnosing yourself – new research
Millions of people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for advice on everything from cooking to tax…
Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A man walks through floodwater on Kaupe Road on March 20, in Waialua. The…
When to stop asking the internet to diagnose you and see a health care provider
Surveys show about 80% of Americans have used an internet search engine at least once in order to…
Healthscope may be broken up as Calvary, PEP launch fresh bids
Major private hospital operators including Calvary Health Care and Pacific Equity Partners have lodged new bids for Healthscope’s…
Doctor group warns B.C.’s regulatory changes could lead to fewer physicians, longer wait times
Changes to regulatory oversight for health-care professionals that come into effect Wednesday could cause doctors to retire early…
These California Sutter patients can claim part of $21.5M settlement
A deadline is approaching for eligible Sutter Health patients in California to claim part of a $21.5 million…
Insurers launch IP riders with new features, lower premiums
SINGAPORE – With new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders requiring policyholders to pay a larger portion of their…
More than 200 nursing jobs to be eliminated as part of London Health Sciences Centre restructuring
Southwestern Ontario’s largest hospital network will cut more than 200 registered nurse (RN) positions through attrition over the…
Steep rise in sepsis hospital admissions over past two decades, research reveals
There were 217 admissions per 100,000 people in 2000, which increased to 386 admissions per 100,000 people in…
WA doctors are sounding alarm on cannabis health effects
More than a decade after recreational cannabis was legalized in Washington, a new survey of health care providers…
Qld’s hospitals tackle health of patients and planet in emission reduction efforts
Humanity is facing what is being described as its greatest health challenge, and those charged with keeping us…
The vertical integration play that turned a dental clinic into a porcelain supplier — and why Dubai is next
The problem is this: the person who builds your porcelain veneers has almost certainly never met you. In…