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Secondary School Staff Engagement With a School-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Initiative Website: Implementation Trial During National Scale-Up
Background: Online platforms are increasingly used to deliver training and implementation resources for large-scale, school-based physical activity initiatives, and understanding behavioral engagement with these platforms is important because it provides an early indicator of…
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The Download: Claude’s inner workings, and the future of world models
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What Anthropic’s latest AI discovery does—and doesn’t—show —James O’Donnell When Anthropic announced last week that it…
FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of, says former agency scientist
A former FDA toxicologist has accused the agency of authorizing Zyn nicotine pouches without fully reviewing their safety
Opinion: It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor
Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
STAT+: 10 charts that explain America’s hidden alcohol epidemic
America's hidden alcohol epidemic — the toll, emerging risks, shifting usage, and economic stakes — broken down in 10 charts.
12 ideas for tackling the U.S. alcohol epidemic
The U.S. can save lives from excess alcohol use without taking drastic measures. Here are 12 steps that can help.
STAT+: Drug metabolism AI competition results show that bigger may not always be better
The results of a recent AI competition show that better data trumps bigger models when it comes to predicting properties of drug candidates.
PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light
The machine that could change the world will be housed in a room that looks like a data center crossed with an ice cream factory. Inside will be some 100 stainless-steel cabinets, each about six feet tall and connected to…
TeleABA for Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Interventions: Behavioral: Standard Hospital Care; Behavioral: Telehealth Applied Behavior Analysis (TeleABA) Sponsors: Caring Technologies, Inc.; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Hackensack Meridian Health; Center for Social Dynamics; Rutgers University Not yet recruiting
Digital Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Interventions: Behavioral: Digital Mindfulness-Based Therapy; Drug: Routine Pharmacological Treatment Sponsors: Central South University; Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Not yet recruiting
MicroRNAs as Biomarkers in First Episode Schizophrenia
Conditions: Schizophrenia Disorder; Schizophreniform Disorder; Schizoaffective Disorder; Psychosis Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Plasma NDE miRNA Sequencing; Genetic: Whole Genome Sequencing Sponsors: Northwell Health Recruiting
tACS for Working Memory in Schizophrenia
Conditions: Schizophrenia; Working Memory Interventions: Device: transcranial alternating current stimulation; Device: sham stimulation Sponsors: Central South University Recruiting
Effect of Psilocybin and Structured Integrated Reframing Therapy on Gut-Brain Axis Biomarkers and Depression in Major Depressive Disorder
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Interventions: Drug: Psilocybin; Behavioral: Structured Integrated Reframing Therapy (SIRT); Drug: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Sponsors: Khyber Medical University Peshawar; Hayatabad Medical Complex; KMU Institute of Health Science, Islamabad Recruiting
AI-CONECT: A Conversational AI for Early Dementia Prevention in Socially-Isolated Older Adults
Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Social Isolation Interventions: Behavioral: AI-based conversational intervention Sponsors: Massachusetts General Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: The STARD-AI reporting guideline for diagnostic accuracy studies using artificial intelligence
Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04570-9Author Correction: The STARD-AI reporting guideline for diagnostic accuracy studies using artificial intelligence
Development and Formative Evaluation of a Narrative-Based Serious Game for Pregnancy Education: Mixed Methods Study
Background: Serious games are increasingly used in professional health education and maternal health promotion. However, most pregnancy-related digital interventions target specific behaviors and do not provide a comprehensive, longitudinal simulation of the pregnancy journey that incorporates psychosocial and administrative aspects.…
A Web-Based Self-Management Intervention for Return-to-Work Among Persons With Common Mental Disorders on Sick Leave: Case Study of mWorks
Background: mWorks is a co-designed, web-based self-management intervention developed to empower persons with common mental disorders who are on sick leave during the return-to-work process. However, limited knowledge of how mWorks is delivered and engaged with in real-world settings constrains…
Perspectives on Remote Monitoring via Smartphones and Wearables Among Individuals With Lived Experience or at Risk of Eating Disorders (“This Could Go Very, Very Wrong”): Qualitative Interview Study
Background: Remote measurement technology (RMT) is increasingly used in health research to collect real-world data relevant to clinical states (eg, sleep, activity, and stress). Concerns exist about the impact of remote tracking via personal devices and wearables on individuals with…
STAT+: AIDS activists slam Biden R&D deal with Gilead over HIV prevention drug patents
A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences over patents for HIV prevention.
Very Low Uptake in Workplace Semen Analysis Research: Formative Web-Based Cross-Sectional Follow-Up Survey Distinguishing Employees With Self-Reported Unawareness From Aware Nonparticipants
Background: Very low uptake in workplace semen analysis research is difficult to interpret, particularly in employer-adjacent settings, where nonparticipation may reflect limited recruitment reach, limited understanding of the occupational rationale, low perceived relevance, or procedure-related concerns. Objective: This post hoc…
Autism-Related Information on Websites and General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: Comparative, Bilingual Study
Background: Parents increasingly consult the internet, both websites and, more recently, artificial intelligence chatbots, for information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the comparative quality of these two source types, especially across languages, remains underexplored. Objective: This study aimed to…
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Secondary School Staff Engagement With a School-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Initiative Website: Implementation Trial During National Scale-Up
Background: Online platforms are increasingly used to deliver training and implementation resources for large-scale, school-based physical activity initiatives, and understanding behavioral engagement with these platforms is important because it provides an early indicator of…
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The Download: Claude’s inner workings, and the future of world models
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What Anthropic’s latest AI discovery does—and doesn’t—show —James O’Donnell When Anthropic announced last week that it…
FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of, says former agency scientist
A former FDA toxicologist has accused the agency of authorizing Zyn nicotine pouches without fully reviewing their safety
Opinion: It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor
Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
STAT+: 10 charts that explain America’s hidden alcohol epidemic
America's hidden alcohol epidemic — the toll, emerging risks, shifting usage, and economic stakes — broken down in 10 charts.
12 ideas for tackling the U.S. alcohol epidemic
The U.S. can save lives from excess alcohol use without taking drastic measures. Here are 12 steps that can help.
STAT+: Drug metabolism AI competition results show that bigger may not always be better
The results of a recent AI competition show that better data trumps bigger models when it comes to predicting properties of drug candidates.
PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light
The machine that could change the world will be housed in a room that looks like a data center crossed with an ice cream factory. Inside will be some 100 stainless-steel cabinets, each about six feet tall and connected to…
TeleABA for Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Interventions: Behavioral: Standard Hospital Care; Behavioral: Telehealth Applied Behavior Analysis (TeleABA) Sponsors: Caring Technologies, Inc.; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Hackensack Meridian Health; Center for Social Dynamics; Rutgers University Not yet recruiting
Digital Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Interventions: Behavioral: Digital Mindfulness-Based Therapy; Drug: Routine Pharmacological Treatment Sponsors: Central South University; Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Not yet recruiting
MicroRNAs as Biomarkers in First Episode Schizophrenia
Conditions: Schizophrenia Disorder; Schizophreniform Disorder; Schizoaffective Disorder; Psychosis Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Plasma NDE miRNA Sequencing; Genetic: Whole Genome Sequencing Sponsors: Northwell Health Recruiting
tACS for Working Memory in Schizophrenia
Conditions: Schizophrenia; Working Memory Interventions: Device: transcranial alternating current stimulation; Device: sham stimulation Sponsors: Central South University Recruiting
Effect of Psilocybin and Structured Integrated Reframing Therapy on Gut-Brain Axis Biomarkers and Depression in Major Depressive Disorder
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Interventions: Drug: Psilocybin; Behavioral: Structured Integrated Reframing Therapy (SIRT); Drug: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Sponsors: Khyber Medical University Peshawar; Hayatabad Medical Complex; KMU Institute of Health Science, Islamabad Recruiting
AI-CONECT: A Conversational AI for Early Dementia Prevention in Socially-Isolated Older Adults
Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Social Isolation Interventions: Behavioral: AI-based conversational intervention Sponsors: Massachusetts General Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: The STARD-AI reporting guideline for diagnostic accuracy studies using artificial intelligence
Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04570-9Author Correction: The STARD-AI reporting guideline for diagnostic accuracy studies using artificial intelligence
Development and Formative Evaluation of a Narrative-Based Serious Game for Pregnancy Education: Mixed Methods Study
Background: Serious games are increasingly used in professional health education and maternal health promotion. However, most pregnancy-related digital interventions target specific behaviors and do not provide a comprehensive, longitudinal simulation of the pregnancy journey that incorporates psychosocial and administrative aspects.…
A Web-Based Self-Management Intervention for Return-to-Work Among Persons With Common Mental Disorders on Sick Leave: Case Study of mWorks
Background: mWorks is a co-designed, web-based self-management intervention developed to empower persons with common mental disorders who are on sick leave during the return-to-work process. However, limited knowledge of how mWorks is delivered and engaged with in real-world settings constrains…
Perspectives on Remote Monitoring via Smartphones and Wearables Among Individuals With Lived Experience or at Risk of Eating Disorders (“This Could Go Very, Very Wrong”): Qualitative Interview Study
Background: Remote measurement technology (RMT) is increasingly used in health research to collect real-world data relevant to clinical states (eg, sleep, activity, and stress). Concerns exist about the impact of remote tracking via personal devices and wearables on individuals with…
STAT+: AIDS activists slam Biden R&D deal with Gilead over HIV prevention drug patents
A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences over patents for HIV prevention.
Very Low Uptake in Workplace Semen Analysis Research: Formative Web-Based Cross-Sectional Follow-Up Survey Distinguishing Employees With Self-Reported Unawareness From Aware Nonparticipants
Background: Very low uptake in workplace semen analysis research is difficult to interpret, particularly in employer-adjacent settings, where nonparticipation may reflect limited recruitment reach, limited understanding of the occupational rationale, low perceived relevance, or procedure-related concerns. Objective: This post hoc…
Autism-Related Information on Websites and General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: Comparative, Bilingual Study
Background: Parents increasingly consult the internet, both websites and, more recently, artificial intelligence chatbots, for information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the comparative quality of these two source types, especially across languages, remains underexplored. Objective: This study aimed to…