Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

AI ghosts, the recreation of digital versions of the dead, may sound like a wonderful idea to those dealing with the pain of loss but this technology could seriously disrupt the grieving process

Nigel Mulligan, Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy, School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University • conversation
March 14, 2024 ~7 min

6 things you should know about stillbirth

When a baby is stillborn, parents, friends, and family may think that talking about it will be too painful. But it can actually help healing.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
March 4, 2024 ~7 min


Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story

Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.

Joynelle Jackson, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of South Carolina • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 ~10 min

Easy ‘uplifts’ help after traumatic loss of a loved one

Simple activities, or "uplifts," like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~4 min

Inflammation and poverty combo spikes mortality risk

People with chronic inflammation who live in poverty have an increased risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, researchers find.

Jill Pease-Florida • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~6 min

Bipolar disorder tied to greater early death risk than smoking

"To our major surprise, in both samples we found that having bipolar disorder is far more of a risk for premature death than smoking."

U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 5, 2024 ~11 min

Postmenopausal caregivers may have lower death risk

Being a caregiver may not only help those receiving care, but also those giving it, according to a new study.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Dec. 5, 2023 ~5 min

Reducing racial health disparities means fixing segregation

A recent study finds strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes.

Tufts University • futurity
Nov. 29, 2023 ~6 min


People who experienced childhood adversity had poorer COVID-19 outcomes, new study shows

People with adverse experiences during childhood − whether physical, emotional or sexual abuse − had higher rates of death and hospitalization decades later from COVID-19.

Jamie Hanson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 ~5 min

Why COVID-19 hit non-white Americans hardest

A new book sheds light on why the COVID pandemic disproportionately affected non-white Americans.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 27, 2023 ~4 min

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