Lauren Chadwick

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Could AI help to solve a health workforce shortage?

Experts say AI is not there to replace health workers but rather could help to automate some of the more administrative tasks that fall on them.

25/09/2023

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US government to invest $600 million in COVID home tests

Rapid antigen tests are no longer free in many European countries but some are restarting vaccination campaigns with updated boosters targeting Omicron.

21/09/2023

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Apple to issue French software update for iPhone 12 after sales halted

French authorities said that the specific radiation absorption rate measured in a recent test of the iPhone 12 was higher than the European limit.

15/09/2023

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ChatGPT may diagnose emergency room patients as well as doctors: study

A new study suggests that ChatGPT could suggest diagnoses for patients as well as a trained doctor.

14/09/2023

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Europeans exposed to 'unacceptably high' levels of chemical BPA

Exposure to the synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) exceeds acceptable health safety levels, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing said.

14/09/2023

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France halts iPhone 12 sales over electromagnetic radiation levels

French authorities said the iPhone 12 exposed people to too much electromagnetic radiation and ordered it withdrawn from sale. This move could lead to EU-wide restrictions.

13/09/2023

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'We need to make sure AI does not harm,' says WHO's Europe director

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week hosted an event looking into how the healthcare industry is being shaped by digital technology.

07/09/2023

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'There's a big exodus': Portugal's doctors struggle amid mass shortage

Portuguese doctors are demanding better pay and working conditions. Like many healthcare workers in Europe, they are concerned about the public sector.

05/09/2023

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Health is increasingly going online. But are some being left behind?

Older and vulnerable individuals could be left behind as healthcare and data move increasingly online.

05/09/2023

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How do heatwaves impact our sleep and what can you do to cool off?

Experts recommend sleeping in a room that is no hotter than 20 C. So, how do you get good, uninterrupted sleep during a heatwave?

24/08/2023

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High risk of major health issues 2 years after COVID infection - study

After a COVID infection, people can be at an elevated risk of several long-term health problems years after, research shows.

23/08/2023

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MRI scans ‘more reliable’ than a blood test to detect prostate cancer

Researchers have found that a blood test alone to detect prostate cancer can be unreliable, leading to overdiagnosis and missing some cancers.

22/08/2023

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Can AI predict how long you'll live just from looking at chest X-rays?

A new study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) can estimate a healthy individual’s age from a chest radiograph.

19/08/2023

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Living the high life: Where in Europe is cannabis use legal?

While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use.

18/08/2023

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Eris: Here’s what to know about new COVID subvariant EG.5

What’s the latest COVID "variant of interest" and how serious a threat is it?

17/08/2023

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Alcohol-related deaths are rising in the US. What about in Europe?

Experts have warned that there is no safe threshold for drinking alcohol in terms of health risks.

16/08/2023

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Therapy for social media addicts can alleviate depression - new study

People with problematic social media use can benefit from therapy along with abstaining from social media, the researchers found.

11/08/2023

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Walking just 4,000 steps per day can lower your risk of dying

The more steps you take, the greater the impact on your overall health, researchers behind a new study have found.

09/08/2023

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Antibiotic resistance may be linked to air pollution, study finds

A new global study found that rising air pollution levels correlated with increased antibiotic resistance – one of the biggest threats to human health.

08/08/2023

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Lyme disease: Could a vaccine target tick vectors instead of humans?

There is still no vaccine for Lyme disease in humans although trials are ongoing to develop one, but new research shows a vaccine given to mice could influence the bacterium that causes Lyme in ticks.

07/08/2023