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  • World-first safety guide for public use of AI health chatbots
    on February 28, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    As members of the public increasingly turn to AI with health concerns, University of Birmingham researchers are leading a global program to build the first definitive guide for safely navigating health information on AI-powered chatbots.

  • Smartphone photos may be misleading doctors and putting patients at risk: New research
    on February 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    It’s an increasingly common scenario. You fill in an online form to request an appointment with a doctor, and back comes a link asking you to upload a photo of your ailment. You pick up your phone, a couple of clicks and it’s sent. While you wait for a call back, your GP is studying your image.

  • One-question screen may flag hoarding in Alzheimer’s and other dementias
    on February 28, 2026 at 7:10 pm

    Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in patients with memory loss and other brain disorders. Early detection, they said, could lead to early intervention, helping to reduce safety risks, relieve caregiver stress and improve the quality of life for both patients and families.

  • Infographics about healthy eating can spark interest among unmotivated young adults, study finds
    on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Young adults who are not motivated to eat healthily can still be engaged with the right type of communication, according to new research from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC). Young adults often face unique dietary challenges, from limited resources and time constraints to social and emotional barriers to healthy eating. The study, “Healthy Eating for Young Adults: Communication in Early Stages of Behaviour Change,” published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, explored how 18- to 25-year-olds in the U.K. respond to infographics about healthy eating designed for those not yet committed to changing their diets.

  • HIV can develop resistance to blockbuster antiviral lenacapavir—but at a cost to the virus
    on February 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Long-acting antiviral medications are transforming HIV prevention and care, requiring only minimalistic dosing. But as the use of lenacapavir expands, scientists are probing a critical question: If the virus evolves resistance, does it also pay a cost?