Becky Litvintchouk, a mother of four with ADHD, found solace in using artificial intelligence to manage her daily tasks as an entrepreneur. She turned to AI app Claude to streamline her decision-making process and create business plans effortlessly. Litvintchouk’s success story showcases how generative AI tools can significantly benefit individuals with ADHD by helping them
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The news of former “Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson’s inoperable cancer diagnosis at the age of 65 is truly heartbreaking. This revelation comes after she first disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. It serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence and devastating effects of cancer, especially in individuals who may not have
The study conducted by Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, and her colleagues found that over a 20-year period, white postmenopausal women had the highest rates of fractures, but Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women were not far behind. The data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) revealed that Black women had a hazard ratio (HR)
The article reveals a disturbing decision made by the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee in selecting an anti-abortion ob/gyn, Dr. Ingrid Skop, for a position intended for a rural community member. This decision has raised questions about the committee’s priorities and the potential implications for the quality of maternal healthcare in Texas. The
When it comes to the relationship between psychological well-being and cognitive decline, a recent study of older adults in the Chicago area shed some light on the subject. The study followed 910 cognitively normal older adults for up to 14 years and found that those who developed mild cognitive impairment experienced a faster decline in
A group of pharmacists and technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington are making history by seeking to join the Pharmacy Guild, a national union focused on representing pharmacy professionals. This move marks the first time Walgreens employees have filed to join the Pharmacy Guild, and the first group in Washington state to do
The statement by Farida Ahmad, MPH, regarding COVID’s decrease on the list of leading causes of death, is a stark reminder that the pandemic is far from over. Despite the drop in rankings, the virus remains a significant threat to public health worldwide. Ahmad’s words serve as a cautionary tale against complacency and emphasize the
Anthony Bing’s situation is one that highlights a significant flaw in the criminal justice system – false-positive drug tests. Bing, a 64-year-old Navy veteran, found himself facing the possibility of going to jail due to inaccurate test results. Bing’s journey into the legal system began with his service in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to
The recent FDA approval of neffy epinephrine nasal spray marks a significant milestone in the field of allergy treatment. This innovative non-injectable emergency solution offers a new pathway for managing type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, without the need for needles. Developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, neffy has been designed to provide swift and effective relief
A retrospective cohort study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, of Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, shed light on the correlation between adverse social determinants of health and severe rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The study observed 700 patients who underwent primary repair of uncomplicated RRD and found that each decile increase