Year: 2017

International Business Times Artificial Intelligence May Be Able To Detect Suicidal Tendencies From Brain ScansInternational Business TimesThe clinical assessment of suicidal tendency is currently done only by a psychological assessment which essentially involves asking the question — Are you suicidal? According to a clinical research published by United States National Library of …How your brain … Read more

New York Daily News Breastfeeding for two months may reduce risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by halfNew York Daily NewsBabies who are breastfed for at least two months after they’re born reduced their risk of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by half, according to a new study. (AjFilGud/Getty Images/iStockphoto). BY Ariel Scotti. NEW … Read more

Live Science Woman Sues Sephora — Can You Get Herpes from Lipstick?Live ScienceA California woman is suing the makeup store Sephora, because she claims that she contracted oral herpes from a “tester” tube of lipstick at the store, TMZ reported yesterday (Oct. 30). The woman says she sampled one of the tester lipsticks that was … Read more

New York Daily News New Jersey suing Purdue Pharma for fueling state’s opioid crisis with deceptive marketing strategyNew York Daily NewsNew Jersey is one of 11 states that are suing Perdu over deceptive marketing strategy that is feeding the nation’s opioid crisis. (George Frey/REUTERS). Reuters. REUTERS. Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 6:13 PM. New Jersey on … Read more

New York Post Black licorice is bad for your heart, FDA warnsNew York PostThe chewy goodie is chock-full of a substance that can cause a heart failure, muscle weakness and lethargy, the Federal Drug Administration said in a Halloween-themed video. “Remember, don’t eat large amounts of black licorice at one time,” it cautions …Consumer Updates … Read more

Patch.com Safest Hospitals In Illinois: Full ListPatch.comThe nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. Thirty-two hospitals in Illinois received an A grade. By Shannon Antinori (Patch National Staff) – Updated Nov 1, 2017 2:11 am ET …Bayshore Medical Center’s A helps NJ hospitals gain groundAsbury Park PressFive States Make Dramatic Strides in … Read more

Engadget An algorithm could identify suicidal feelings based on brain scansEngadgetIt’s difficult to identify whether or not someone is feeling suicidal by asking. According to studies, roughly 80 percent of those who go through with the act denied feeling suicidal the last time they spoke to a mental health care expert. However, AI …How your … Read more

Mashable How your brain responds to certain words might predict your suicide riskMashableWhen a person becomes suicidal, they don’t necessarily rush to tell friends, family, or even their doctor. They might feel ashamed of their thoughts and emotions, and wish instead for them to simply disappear. The stigma surrounding suicide is partly …Study: Brain scan … Read more

Gizmodo Artificial Intelligence Detects Suicidal Tendencies in People Using Brain ScansGizmodoRecent scientific progress has allowed us to begin decoding the significance of many different patterns of activity in the brain. Researchers have begun to understand patterns associated with disorders such as depression, in hopes of correcting it.How your brain responds to certain words might predict … Read more