Johns Hopkins tops the news again as debates flare over AI in health and higher-ed policy; private Baltimore research university, founded 1867.
Recent studies reveal significant undercounting of COVID-19 deaths and rising heart disease among women aged 25-44. New guidelines aim to improve cholesterol screening and reduce mortality, especially in vulnerable populations. These findings highlight ongoing health disparities and the need for targeted interventions.
Recent surveys show that about a quarter of U.S. adults have used AI for health advice, often due to healthcare access issues. Meanwhile, AI adoption in workplaces is increasing, with some workers fearing job replacement, though many report productivity gains. Experts warn about potential skill decline from overreliance.
Measles outbreaks have ended in parts of the U.S. after a surge in vaccination efforts, but national numbers remain high and vaccination coverage has not reached the 95% threshold. Authorities warn the elimination status remains at risk amid rising cases and policy shifts affecting vaccine confidence.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured limb-resolved spectra of WASP-94A b, showing morning and evening atmospheres differ due to cloud and aerosol distribution, challenging prior assumptions about exoplanet atmospheres and highlighting winds and circulation on tidally locked planets.