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A massive letter from the pope on AI surprised many by avoiding extreme views. Instead of rejecting technology outright, it called for careful use while warning about risks like inequality and loss of human dignity. The document, released with an AI expert, stirred debate among Catholics about how f

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Baseball meets laughter: A fun day out in Geneva

On June 6th, Geneva’s Northwestern Medicine Stadium will host a baseball game with a twist. The Chicago Snowballs and Rocket Squirrels aren’t your typical teams—they mix sports with comedy, music, and crowd games. Instead of just hitting balls and running bases, players pull off trick plays, backfli

How the Hidden Parts of Tumors Shape Cancer Treatment

When doctors attack a tumor with modern medicine, they don’t just fight cancer cells. They also face an entire hidden neighborhood inside each growth. This neighborhood includes not only the cancer itself but also the immune system’s soldiers, the body’s repair workers, and the scaffolding that hold

opinion

Gainesville’s music scene deserves more attention

Gainesville isn’t just known for its gators or football; it has a deep musical roots worth celebrating. The city gave birth to legends like Tom Petty, who started playing with his high school friends before The Heartbreakers took over the world. But Petty wasn’t alone. Musicians like Stephen Stills

business

Big Money Move: Soccer Team Owner Steps Up for Healthcare

A local soccer club owner recently dropped a bombshell in St. Louis by writing a check for $10 million. What’s surprising isn’t just the amount but where it’s going. Instead of flashy stadium upgrades or player salaries, this money is funding medical care for people who can’t afford it. The cash wil

How Safe Are Your Medicines? The Changing Face of Drug Safety Checks

For 25 years, experts have gathered to discuss how to keep medicines safe. At the latest meeting, they focused on progress in pharmacovigilance—the science of tracking medicine side effects. Over time, this practice has moved from paper reports to high-tech digital systems. Yet challenges remain, es

AI Helps Doctors Focus on People, Not Paperwork

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping hospitals and clinics worldwide, but its use in lifestyle medicine—a field that guides patients toward healthier habits—has only just begun to be explored. Three very different health centers, ranging from a regional system to a big university hospita

politics

Taiwan’s Smart Health System: Why It Deserves WHO Inclusion

Taiwan has built a leading digital health system that shows how technology can improve care. Its network links more than 400 hospitals and uses AI to spot cancer, predict heart attacks, and help doctors treat patients faster. The country’s National Health Insurance holds a huge amount of clean

What do seriously ill cancer patients really feel about spirituality in end-of-life care?

Sitting in a hospital bed with advanced cancer changes how people see life. Recent research dug into hundreds of personal stories from patients in this situation. Instead of just counting symptoms or dates, scientists listened to what patients said about meaning, faith, and unanswered questions when

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Skin signs that tell more than meets the eye