Whether the incentive was under $100 or over $700, paying people to quit seemed to be effective.
To Help Smokers Quit, Pay Them
Whether the incentive was under $100 or over $700, paying people to quit seemed to be effective.
Building the case for actionable ethics in digital health research supported by artificial intelligence
The digital revolution is disrupting the ways in which health research is conducted, and subsequently, changing healthcare. Direct-to-consumer wellness products…
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Big data, coupled with the use of advanced analytical approaches, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to improve…
Medical News Today: Is this scab infected? Diagnosis and treatment
Scabs are the body’s natural defense against bacteria. When bacteria get beneath a scab, the wound can become infected. This…
Higher iron levels may boost heart health — but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective — and potentially harmful — effect of iron in the body.
Exercise offers protection against Alzheimer’s
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Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies
A national study finds differences in the decisions to admit or transfer children with mental health emergencies based on the…
Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage
Could a therapy administered 30 minutes after a traumatic brain injury prevent damage that leads to seizures and other harmful…