medicine
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Humans Might Be Fuelling the Spread of a Cat-Loving, Mind-Altering Parasite
Humans could be contributing to the spread of a cat-loving, mind-altering parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, new research this week suggests. The study found that domesticated and wild cats were more likely to carry the parasite in areas densely packed with humans.
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Scientists Are Closer to Understanding How Epstein-Barr Infection Can Cause Multiple Sclerosis
New research may provide clues to an enduring mystery about multiple sclerosis and the common germ thought to be its leading cause, the Epstein-Barr virus. Scientists in Sweden have found that some patients with multiple sclerosis produce antibodies against the virus that seem to also mistakenly target a protein found in the brain and spinal…
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ChatGPT Answers Patients’ Online Questions Better Than Real Doctors, Study Finds
AI may not replace your doctor anytime soon, but it will probably be answering their emails. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine Friday examined questions from patients and found that ChatGPT provided better answers than human doctors four out of five times. A panel of medical professionals evaluated the exchanges, and preferred the AI’s…
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Withings’ Body Smart Scale Includes an ‘Eyes Closed Mode’ That Hides Your Weight
Modern smart scales can measure more than just a user’s weight; they also capture other useful health metrics, which is good motivation to use them frequently. But for those mornings when you would rather not know how you’re weighing in, Withings’ new Body Smart scale will still take those measurements, but hide them from its…