Author Archives: Health

Trump Administration’s Controversial Cuts In Food Stamps Program

Blank food stamp application on a desktop Getty In July of this year, the Trump Administration proposed a change to the rules that govern who is eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, commonly known as food stamps. The new rules would prohibit states from expanding who is eligible for the program beyond the… Read More »

Radiologists call for ethical guidelines on AI

Dive Brief: Major U.S., Canadian and European radiology societies called for additional guidelines on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in imaging in a joint statement issued this week in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The technology has pros and cons but widespread use of AI-based intelligent and autonomous systems in radiology… Read More »

Study reveals bacon butties, burgers and hotdogs 'NOT linked to early deaths'

Bacon butties, burgers and hotdogs will not lead to early deaths, experts claim. A scientific study of 54,000 people failed to find any link between red and processed meats and the risk of heart disease, diabetes or cancer. And experts say it is safe to enjoy the foodstuffs three or four times a week in… Read More »