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Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study
Artificial intelligence is outpacing doctors when it comes to detecting a common cancer in men. A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians, according to a press release from the university. Unfold AI, made by Avenda Health...
Joe Biden with COVID at age 81: What to know about the risk the virus poses to older adults
President Joe Biden’s testing positive for COVID-19 this week may spark questions about how the virus affects older adults in America. Certain populations are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID — and older adults top that list, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Wednesday, the White...
Ask a doctor: ‘Is it safe to swim underwater with my eyes open?’
Hot summer days include plenty of pool or beach time for many people — but it’s important to stay safe while swimming. While it may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, experts warn that prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk. Fox News Digital spoke with Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., an ophthalmologist in...
Mayo Clinic finds new type of memory loss that’s often mistaken for Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say they have identified a new type of memory loss. Limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome, or LANS, affects the brain’s limbic system, which helps to regulate emotions and behavior. The syndrome is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease, but doesn’t progress as quickly and has a “better prognosis,” according to a...
Most US adults worry about future of Medicare, Social Security, Gallup poll finds: ‘Magnitude of concern’
Adults in the U.S. are more worried than ever about whether Medicare and Social Security benefits will be available when they need them. In response to a Gallup poll released in June, 75% of adults age 65 and younger said they are “worried” or “extremely worried” about lack of Medicare availability, according to a press...
Amid concerns about Biden’s mental acuity, experts reveal how cognitive tests work and what they reveal
After President Biden’s lackluster debate performance sparked renewed concerns about his mental acuity, both sides of the political spectrum have been clamoring for him to take a cognitive test. Biden has not seen a neurologist, but did undergo his annual physical exam in February, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, physician for the president, said in a July...
Personalized meal delivery could be key to ‘substantial savings’ in health care costs, study suggests
Meal delivery could be the key to cutting health care costs, nutritional researchers claim. Not just any meals, though. For patients who have certain conditions that require special diets and restrict their ability to perform daily activities, bringing them medically tailored meals (MTMs) could lead to “substantial savings,” according to a study by the American...
Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long on medical research, disease prevention, healthy eating, cutting-edge surgeries and more. We also feature personal stories of families overcoming great medical obstacles. As your Sunday continues, check out some of the top stories from this past week that you may have missed or...
In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know
Several people have tested positive for bird flu in the U.S., raising questions about the availability of tests in the event of a potential outbreak. As of July 11, the H5N1 virus has affected more than 99 million poultry (in all 50 states), more than 9,500 wild birds (in 48 states) and more than 145...









