A new study estimates that pollution from US data centers could cost $25 billion as energy demand—driven in part by artificial intelligence—continues to climb. Health impacts, revived fossil fuel use, and shifting economic burdens on communities are fueling local opposition to data center expansion.
A new study has identified previously unreported side effects linked to widely used weight-loss medications. The research raises important concerns regarding the safety profile of these drugs. Health authorities and clinicians are expected to review these findings to better inform patients and update treatment guidelines.
Srihitha Dasari, an MIT senior, has co-founded PuntoSalud, an AI-powered chatbot designed to bridge health information gaps in rural Argentina. Dasari’s journey highlights the impact of applied technology and community engagement on public health innovation. The project received seed funding through MIT’s PKG IDEAS Social Innovation Incubator.
Health officials in Illinois consulted the AI chatbot ChatGPT during an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to a county fair. The role and effectiveness of ChatGPT in aiding the probe remain uncertain.
The CDCPLACES R package has released version 1.2.0, introducing support for place-level health data and streamlining API queries. The update increases the scope and efficiency of public health data access for researchers and analysts.
Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to study the human exposome—an individual's lifelong environmental exposures—to unlock deeper understanding of disease patterns. This approach could help unravel complex links between the environment and health. AI's data analysis capabilities are proving essential for managing vast exposome datasets.
MIT researchers are using generative artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to develop novel treatments targeting antimicrobial resistance. The project, funded for $3 million over three years, aims to design programmable antibacterials to address a critical and growing global health threat.
A recent study highlights that a minor shift in dietary habits led participants to consume an average of 330 fewer calories per day, without eating less food by volume or mass. The research emphasizes the impact of food choices on calorie intake. The findings may have implications for public health but are not directly related to artificial intelligence.
A recent article examines the emerging trend of cannabis-infused beverages as a possible substitute for alcohol. The report explores how such drinks may support efforts to reduce alcohol consumption, with implications for public health and social habits.
A recent study underscores the dangers of high-deductible health plans in the US, revealing increased mortality among cancer patients facing substantial out-of-pocket costs. The findings highlight the human and financial risks associated with rising healthcare costs and the growing popularity of high-deductible insurance.
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