This monsoon, scrub typhus is making headlines. In certain southern regions of India, people call it "unni fever" and assume it's another viral infection going around. That assumption is wrong, and it's the kind of mistake that delays the right treatment. New research is
When children walk into a classroom, they are surrounded by books, desks, chairs, and learning materials. But there is another invisible world around them that often goes unnoticed: the microorganisms present in indoor dust. A new study suggests that bacteria found in classroom dust may be linked to reduced lung
The Scenario We gave a health chatbot a realistic case. A person twisted their ankle two weeks earlier. An X-ray showed no fracture, but physiotherapy made the pain worse. The ankle started clicking, swelling, and feeling warm. Later, the person noticed tingling in the toes. The initial advice focused
It's possible that one day, treating cancer could be more tailored than ever before. A new vaccine currently in clinical trials for melanoma, a form of skin cancer, has had positive outcomes in a large trial. What's unique about this vaccine is that it's
“I'm 30 weeks pregnant. My neck turned dark on one side. Suggest something for my skin.” It sounds like a beauty question. It is not. Grok answered what was asked, not what mattered, and prescribed before pausing to understand what it was looking at. The Test A woman
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