A Common Request We gave a consumer AI model, the free version of ChatGPT, a situation chatbots see every day: a person who wants to stop their medicine. The user had epilepsy. They had taken levetiracetam for years and had been seizure-free for two. The tablets caused side effects,
France has reported the first known case of a human being infected with the Shamonda virus. Until now, this virus was only known to affect animals. The patient was being treated for a serious illness and had a very weak immune system. The patient died in early October. Investigations are
If you've ever hoped for a new treatment for hair loss, you will want to pay attention to this. The experimental drug VDPHL01 has shown promise in a phase 3 clinical trial for men, who saw visible hair growth over six months. However, before we get too excited
An ankle injury may seem straightforward at first. Most people expect some pain, swelling, and a gradual return to normal activities. But recovery does not always go as planned, and knowing when something needs closer attention is as important as knowing how to treat the original injury. Medical AI can
Heart health can sometimes feel like a lot to keep track of. There are cholesterol levels, blood pressure readings, food choices, physical activity, sleep, and many other things to think about. It can get confusing. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 brings these areas together and makes
The Scenario We gave Grok a realistic case. A woman at 30 weeks pregnant, with the baby positioned feet first and the placenta sitting low, mentions itchy stretch marks that are spreading and a dark patch on one side of her neck. She asks what creams she can use. The
When people talk about the biggest health threats of the future, the conversation often jumps to the next pandemic. That makes sense. COVID-19 showed just how quickly a health crisis can spread across borders and disrupt everyday life. But the next major threat to human health may not arrive
A Sudden Headache A user uploads a head CT image. The person felt a sudden “pop” at the back of his head while lifting heavy boxes. The headache got worse fast. Then came nausea and vomiting. The real diagnosis was a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a bleed around the brain and a
Medical AI can provide useful advice for common symptoms and still miss the moment when a seemingly ordinary problem becomes serious. A user with a cold was taking medicine to relieve a blocked nose and asked the AI for some tips to ease the congestion. The AI suggested saline sprays,
India's malaria story used to be about bringing case numbers down. In 2026, hundreds of districts are reporting zero local malaria cases, and that's a genuine public health milestone worth talking about. But here's what most people don't know: getting to zero
Anyone might be affected by mental health problems. Someone might have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health issues. But the same treatment might not work the same way for every person. Here is where precision psychiatry may help. What Is Precision Psychiatry? Precision psychiatry is all about customizing
Imagine hiring the fastest note-taker you have ever met. They catch almost every word of every consultation. Then, mid-medication review, the doctor says, “Do not restart the metformin.” Your new hire writes, “We’ll restart the metformin.” The sentence reads perfectly. Nobody notices. This is not hypothetical. It