AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions
The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it's not quite ready for prime time yet, a new study reports.
Your Guide to Situational Depression vs. Clinical Depression
Situational depression and clinical depression are two types of depression with similar symptoms. However, despite the similarities, there are a handful of differences between situational and clinical depression ― including the diagnostic criteria, the severity of symptoms, and more.
Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Union Workers Could Strike on Wednesday
Health care workers who serve millions of Americans could strike Wednesday if Kaiser Permanente and union workers don't reach an agreement. More than 75,000 members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are poised to strike, CNBC reported. The union, whose contract expired Saturday, represents medical assistants, surgical and lab technicians and pharmacists, among other staffers.
Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising
In yet another reminder of the psychic toll the pandemic has taken on young people, new research shows spending on mental health services for U.S. children and adolescents has risen sharply since 2020.
Diet of ultra-processed foods linked to higher depression risk long term
The more that a person’s daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, the more likely they are to experience depression long-term, a new study suggests.The association between these foods and depression persisted regardless of sex, body mass index, age, marital status, social living situation, or level of physical activity.
