Circumcision rates drop in U.S., driven by distrust
Circumcision rates in newborn boys dropped from 54% to 49% between 2012 and 2022, driven by distrust in medical advice and demographic shifts.
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AI Predicts 1,000 Diseases a Decade in Advance
New AI tool predicts personal risk of over 1,000 diseases, forecasting health changes a decade ahead.
Hair test reveals stress in kids with chronic illness
A simple hair test can identify high stress levels in kids with chronic illness, linking to mental health risks like anxiety and depression.
GLP-1 Drugs Cost-Effective for Knee OA and Obesity
Tirzepatide offers greater health benefits at lower cost for knee osteoarthritis and obesity.
Critical thinkers spot health misinformation better
People who enjoy critical thinking are better at detecting health misinformation, per a new study.
Critical Thinking Improves Health Misinformation Detection
Research shows that individuals with higher critical thinking skills are better at identifying false health information online.
New digital test detects cognitive impairment with 85–90% accuracy.
A new 11-minute digital test detects cognitive impairment with high accuracy, offering hope for earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
New Nuclear Rocket Concept Could Cut Mars Travel Time in Half
New nuclear rocket concept promises faster Mars trips using liquid uranium.
Sound waves and holograms control brain circuits
New technique uses sound waves and holograms to control brain circuits in mice, paving the way for non-invasive treatments.
E-bikes more dangerous than e-scooters: study
E-bikes have an eight times higher crash risk than e-scooters, a new study finds, challenging previous assumptions.