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Patients find AI portal messages as empathetic as human ones. Really?

Patients generally find AI-generated messages in patient portals acceptable, often perceiving them as equally trustworthy and empathetic as human-written responses.

Forget big diet changes: Small 'single swaps' may be your patients' best bet

Michael Greger, MD, advocates for 'single swaps' in dietary choices, emphasizing that small, consistent changes can lead to substantial health improvements.

Retatrutide: Early access vs. unknown risks for your patients?

Expanded access for retatrutide is drawing mixed reactions from clinicians, who are balancing patient need with the limited data available outside of formal trials.

Behavioral interventions may lower obesity-related cancer risk

Behavioral interventions promoting weight loss can mitigate metabolic dysfunction and reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers.

Your AI diet plans for hypertension may be doing more harm than good

Large language models consistently fail to generate adequate, evidence-based dietary recommendations for patients with hypertension.

Nicotine pouches: Why FDA clearance doesn't mean widespread access

The FDA authorized four on! nicotine pouch products, marking a significant regulatory step for newer tobacco products. Retail audits reveal varying availability across US sites and demographic correlations.

Beyond depression: Early pregnancy emotional health is more complex

Emotional disorders in early pregnancy are prevalent and significantly impact maternal and child health, necessitating effective interventions.

Abortion not linked with mental health medication use

A new analysis found no association between abortion and subsequent use of mental health medication, challenging common assumptions.

Robotic surgery isn't replacing surgeons. But it is changing anesthesia

Robotic platforms enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes, but human expertise remains central to complex procedures, particularly in cardiac and gynecologic surgery.