Medical errors involving artificial intelligence increase hospital liability Artificial intelligence is gradually establishing itself in the healthcare sector to support diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient communication. Hospitals already use systems based on this technology to improve early detection of certain cancers, optimize bed management, or simplify administrative tasks. However, its adoption introduces a new type… Continue reading Medical errors involving artificial intelligence increase hospital liability
Instagram and Mental Health: The Impact of Self-Esteem and Social Comparisons
Instagram and Mental Health: The Impact of Self-Esteem and Social Comparisons Social media, and Instagram in particular, occupy a central place in the daily lives of young adults. However, their intensive use raises questions about their psychological effects. A recent study reveals that certain mechanisms linked to this platform can harm mental well-being, especially among… Continue reading Instagram and Mental Health: The Impact of Self-Esteem and Social Comparisons
Can Tourist Islands Overcome the Plastic Scourge?
Can Tourist Islands Overcome the Plastic Scourge? Small tourist islands are facing a growing challenge: managing plastic waste. In Sabang, Indonesia, this issue threatens marine ecosystems and the sustainability of local tourism. An in-depth survey reveals that 73% of residents and local stakeholders consider the current situation very precarious, if not disastrous. Tourist activities, local… Continue reading Can Tourist Islands Overcome the Plastic Scourge?
The residents of Bulawayo’s slums pay the price of climate change
The residents of Bulawayo’s slums pay the price of climate change On the outskirts of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, the Ngozi Mine neighborhood illustrates how marginalized populations bear the full brunt of climate change. Residents face a combination of climate-related risks, such as water shortages, heatwaves, sudden flooding, and pollution from the nearby Richmond landfill. These challenges… Continue reading The residents of Bulawayo’s slums pay the price of climate change
Why Do Immigrants Without U.S. Citizenship Often Have Better Health Than Natives in Low-Skilled Jobs?
Why Do Immigrants Without U.S. Citizenship Often Have Better Health Than Natives in Low-Skilled Jobs? Immigrants in the United States often exhibit better overall and mental health than native-born Americans, especially when they hold low-skilled jobs. This trend, known as the “immigrant health advantage,” is particularly pronounced among those who do not possess U.S. citizenship.… Continue reading Why Do Immigrants Without U.S. Citizenship Often Have Better Health Than Natives in Low-Skilled Jobs?
Why Do People with Albinism in Africa Still Face Rejection and Violence Today
Why Do People with Albinism in Africa Still Face Rejection and Violence Today In Africa, one in five thousand people is born with albinism, a genetic condition that reduces or prevents the production of melanin. This results in very light skin, hair, and eyes, extreme sensitivity to the sun, and often poor vision. However, what… Continue reading Why Do People with Albinism in Africa Still Face Rejection and Violence Today
How Are Responsible Investments Transforming Energy Renovation in Housing?
How Are Responsible Investments Transforming Energy Renovation in Housing? The reconstruction of housing after conflict and its adaptation to climate challenges pose a major challenge. In Ukraine, the needs to modernize the housing stock while reducing its carbon footprint amount to nearly $84 billion. Faced with this situation, traditional financing mechanisms are showing their limits.… Continue reading How Are Responsible Investments Transforming Energy Renovation in Housing?
Do social activities on prescription really improve well-being?
Do social activities on prescription really improve well-being? Offering social and community activities to improve health and well-being is an increasingly common practice. A recent national analysis in the UK shows that this approach bears fruit. People referred to non-medical activities such as gardening, volunteering, art, or nature see their well-being improve significantly in the… Continue reading Do social activities on prescription really improve well-being?
How Different Forms of Activism Are Reshaping Europe Today
How Different Forms of Activism Are Reshaping Europe Today Political activism in Europe is taking on increasingly varied and sometimes difficult-to-distinguish forms. The boundaries between social movements, associations, pressure groups, and political parties are blurring. A new classification helps to better understand this diversity by identifying six main logics of engagement. The first is civic… Continue reading How Different Forms of Activism Are Reshaping Europe Today
Does childhood sexual abuse increase the risk of mental disorders and transactional sex in adolescence?
Does childhood sexual abuse increase the risk of mental disorders and transactional sex in adolescence? Sexual abuse experienced during childhood leaves deep scars that can influence mental health and behaviors throughout life. Recent research conducted with 335 Norwegian adolescents in foster care reveals troubling links between such abuse, transactional sex, and certain psychological disorders. Young… Continue reading Does childhood sexual abuse increase the risk of mental disorders and transactional sex in adolescence?