Meet the experts fighting fitness misinformation on TikTok
Brian Johnson, better known as fitness influencer Liver King, is a beast of a man. With bulging biceps, rippling abs and a thick beard, he exploded in popularity on social …
Month: April 2023
US healthcare systems use AI for messaging, note taking and staffing
New tools like ChatGPT have sparked discussions about how AI could transform healthcare. While the potential is huge, healthcare systems are currently using AI for more mundane tasks. Leaders from …
Haviland Smith: Mental health proposals divert attention from real problem: guns
Comments are opinion pieces written by readers and journalists. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of viewpoints from a broad spectrum of Vermonters. Comments give voice to community members and …
Black and Hispanic pre-med students face additional hurdles in med school: Gunshots
A group of University of Minnesota students celebrate their admission to medical school. The United States has a disproportionate number of black and Hispanic doctors. Some of the barriers to …
More Australians are facing climate trauma
Do does it seem to you that we are suffering a lot more from “natural” disasters lately? As climate change begins to hit a little Also close to the house? …
There’s a connection, and we all need to worry
The rise of technology has brought many benefits including improved communication, improved learning and entertainment. However, as we increasingly rely on screens in our daily lives, there is growing concern …
ChatGPT and healthcare: could the AI chatbot change the patient experience?
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence the chatbot which was released by OpenAI in December 2022, is known for its ability to answer questions and provide detailed information in seconds, all in …
Now is the time to truly support CT’s frontline nurse heroes
Not long ago, you couldn’t drive more than a few miles without seeing a sign or poster thanking our frontline workers for their efforts in the face of the COVID-19 …
Are you always hungry? Here are 7 possible reasons for frequent hunger
In our busy lives today, eating can sometimes become an afterthought. Although we certainly consume food regularly, we are often unaware of what we are eating. We often choose foods …
Actress Dominique Jackson and writer Esmé Weijun Wang will speak at the Yale Women’s Mental Health Conference
Dominique Jackson, known for her leading role in the television series “Pose”, and Esmé Weijun Wang, author of “The Border of Paradise”, will speak to the Yale community at the …