1-Minute Healthcare News Today—May 25, 2023
Cancer patients seeking immediate answers or support between their medical visits can now engage with 'Dave,' an AI chatbot specifically trained to provide information and converse about various aspects of oncology. Learn more here.
The World Health Organization has stated that it does not favor non-sugar sweeteners. It advised against using sugar substitutes such as Splenda, stevia, and Sweet'n Low for weight loss and warned about the long-term health dangers of excessive consumption. Read here.
Meanwhile,? a team of researchers from Cornell University has been awarded a $3.4 million grant by the National Institutes of Health. They will explore the potential of repurposing FDA-approved drugs that act as chemical inhibitors of epigenetic regulation for treating HIV-1 infections. Continue reading here.
The norovirus is once again experiencing a surge.? Dr. Amesh A. Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, explains that individuals can be infected with norovirus multiple times since there are strains that do not offer cross-immunity. Read here.
Lastly, a Gallup poll shows 29% of Americans have received a depression diagnosis at least once. This marks an increase of nearly ten percentage points compared to 2015. Various factors should be considered, including rising levels of loneliness, reliance on social media, genetic predispositions, biochemistry, environmental stressors, and individual personality differences.? Read here.