"AI psychosis” or “ChatGPT psychosis” is when the misuse of AI chatbots for therapy leads to worsening mental health states. The problem has been increasingly reported.
There is also a plethora of advice about hair loss online — some of it a lot more useful and safer than others. So we are taking a closer look at what to avoid.
Experts have put out new guidelines for treating high blood pressure. It’s the first time the guidelines have been revised since 2017. They are stricter than before.
People are getting health advice from chatbots. A 60-year-old man in Seattle arrived at the hospital believing his neighbor was poisoning him. It turned out ChatGPT's advice led to psychosis.
Last July, we wrote a blog about a study that linked the weight loss drug Semaglutide to developing a rare form of blindness. Now research has confirmed that NAION is a very rare side effect.
Benadryl has been on the market since 1946. A review from experts called for it to be removed from the market, calling it “outdated, dangerous and eclipsed by safer alternatives.”
Saliva washes fluoride from the mouth 10 minutes after brushing. A new "smart" toothpaste dissolves in saliva to release calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions. It stays for up to 12 hours.
It’s National Eye Exam Month. Many age-related vision problems are preventable or treatable with intervention. Deteriorating vision can be an early sign of many health concerns.
Taking care of your skin in the summer is essential. As we age, our skin thins, making it more susceptible to the damage of UV rays. The way you wash, moisturize and hydrate can help!
There has never been sufficient evidence to suggest exercise as a way to boost sleep. However, a new review found that yoga, tai chi, walking and jogging can ease insomnia.
A new study found that Hispanic people have a higher risk of peripheral neuropathy than white people. It cannot be explained by health, lifestyle or social risk factors.
Listening to music releases beneficial hormones into the brain. Playing an instrument helps older people maintain younger brains and hear people speaking more clearly in loud places.
A blood test can find the biological age of 11 separate organ systems. People with younger brains live longer. The results predict the odds of a person developing a disease up to 10 years later.
While a white noise machine can block out loud neighbors, their noisy pets, motorcycles or a snoring spouse, it’s important not to blast it as you sleep. It can damage your hearing.
Scientists have examined how weight loss changes human fat cells at a molecular level. The research could lead to new treatments for blood sugar concerns.
People using "lymphing" to stimulate the lymphatic system to lower inflammation, improve blood sugar and more. While the videos are almost pure nonsense, at their core, there is some truth.
Early signs of dementia can often be mistaken for normal aging. We all expect to become more forgetful. But there are early, subtle signs of dementia that can be spotted if you know what to look for.
Research has shown a strong connection between chronic kidney disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. People on dialysis are at an even higher risk because they have more factors like iron deficiency.
A new process uses E. coli to turn plastic waste into acetaminophen — or Tylenol. The process creates almost no carbon emissions and is more sustainable than the current method.
A Texas woman died from a brain-eating amoeba she contracted using tap water to rinse her sinuses. This is a horrible reminder to always use distilled or boiled water when rinsing your sinuses.