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AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed? - Ars Technica

AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed? - Ars Technica

Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.

Brain-swelling disease carried by mosquitos is surging — with highest numbers so far in 22 years - New York Post

Brain-swelling disease carried by mosquitos is surging — with highest numbers so far in 22 years - New York Post

Cases will continue to climb, as August has historically been the month where most cases appear.

Men are injecting sketchy substances in their faces for ‘looksmaxxing.' Doctors are horrified - USA Today

Men are injecting sketchy substances in their faces for ‘looksmaxxing.' Doctors are horrified - USA Today

Plastic surgeons are sounding the alarm: More young men are giving themselves filler in the name of "looksmaxxing." And the results are horrifying.

Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows - AZ Family

Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows - AZ Family

Arizona recorded 171 Candida auris cases in 2026, up nearly 30% from last year. The drug-resistant fungus spreads in hospitals and nursing homes.

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease - NPR

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease - NPR

Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.

Eating too much protein could backfire, experts warn after longevity review - foxnews.com

Eating too much protein could backfire, experts warn after longevity review - foxnews.com

Excess protein may strain the body in sedentary people, but adding exercise and plant-based protein sources could unlock compounding longevity benefits.

Look for the "pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from the latest "Healthful" - CBS News

Look for the "pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from the latest "Healthful" - CBS News

Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis​.

What doctors want you to know about ‘catch-up’ sleep - The Washington Post

What doctors want you to know about ‘catch-up’ sleep - The Washington Post

Sleeping in on the weekends to make up for lost sleep won't necessarily counteract the effects of sleep deprivation. Here's why and what to do instead.

A lab mystery sparks concern over popular germ-killing chemicals - CNN

A lab mystery sparks concern over popular germ-killing chemicals - CNN

Chemicals used to kill germs in homes, schools, daycares and offices may carry hidden health risks science is just now beginning to understand.