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AI Analysis of Standard Mammograms May Help Identify Heart Disease Risk in Women

A new study suggests that artificial intelligence could repurpose routine mammogram images to screen for cardiovascular risk in women. Researchers trained AI models on mammograms—X-ray images of breast tissue—to identify patterns associated with heart disease, a condition that often goes undetected in women due to different symptom presentations

Study Finds Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Higher Prostate Cancer Risk in Men

Ultra-processed foods make up a substantial portion of the American diet, and a new study suggests this dietary pattern may carry significant health implications for men. Study Design and Scope Researchers conducted a nationally representative study involving more than 17,000 U.S. men to examine the potential relationship between

London Surgeons Complete World's First Live AI-Assisted Brain Tumor Removal

A team of neurosurgeons in London has achieved a medical milestone by completing the world's first live AI-assisted brain surgery. The procedure involved the removal of a brain tumor from a patient while an artificial intelligence system provided real-time guidance to the surgical team. The AI system was

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Boston Scientific Hit by Cyberattack Causing Global Operational Disruption

Boston Scientific, a major manufacturer of medical devices, announced that a cyberattack is causing significant disruption to its global operations. The company has not disclosed whether the incident has affected any of its medical devices currently in use or if customer data was compromised in the breach. The announcement comes

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Meta Reaches Landmark Settlement Worth Up to $17 Billion Over Social Media Harm Claims

Meta has agreed to a landmark settlement valued at up to $17 billion to resolve claims that its platforms caused significant social media addiction and mental health harms, particularly among young users. The agreement, reached with a coalition of states, represents one of the largest corporate legal settlements in U.

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Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Claims: What You Need to Know

Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion to resolve a lawsuit brought by 29 attorneys general, marking one of the largest corporate legal settlements related to child safety in the tech industry. The states alleged that Meta deliberately designed its platforms—Facebook and Instagram—to be

Researchers Identify Immune Protein as Key Driver of Age-Related Inflammation, Pointing Toward Potential Anti-Aging Treatments

A research team has identified a specific immune protein that appears to play a central role in driving chronic inflammation as the body ages. The protein, known as C3, was found to decrease in response to moderate calorie restriction, a well-known dietary intervention associated with extended lifespan and improved health