Does AI Feel Pain? The More Urgent Question Is About Us

A new preprint traces a pain-like signal inside AI models

Anthropic Is Warning The World About AI. Its Predictions For Medicine Are Surprisingly Optimistic

Eric Kauderer-Abrams, Anthropic’s head of life sciences, predicts how AI could expedite drug development, while acknowledging risks and the need for safeguards.

Oura’s IPO Went From Oversubscribed To Delayed In Just A Week

Oura’s IPO delay. The dangers of “secretagogues.” Unpaid medical debts. These stories and more in this week’s InnovationRx newsletter.

How To Protect People From Extreme Heat At Mega-Events? Plan Ahead

“With proper measures in place—like shade, hydration stations, early warning systems, and adjusted timings—events can still be held safely, even in hot weather.”

Cigna To Ramp Up Investments In Specialty Pharmacy And Complex Care

Cigna is ramping up investments in specialty pharmacy and a companywide focus into better ways to manage complex care of patients in its health plans.

The Genome’s Hidden Layer

A study finds that mammalian cells can join RNA from separate genes into functional hybrid proteins, revealing a hidden layer of genome complexity in immune cells.

Ashley Park Talks About Leukemia Journey And Importance Of Blood Donation

Ashley Park, who recently filmed the final season of “Emily In Paris,” is talking about her experience with AML and the need for more people to start donating blood .

Lessons From A Lesbian Bar About Being Immunocompromised

For immunocompromised people, everyday activities can carry added health risks. Here’s how to assess risk, take useful precautions and keep living fully.

How To Tell If Meat Is Safe To Eat With 167,639 Pounds Being Recalled

Star Meat Delivery Inc., is recalling 167,639 pounds of beef, pork and goat products due to their bearing false USDA inspection marks. Here’s how to check your meat.

The Robot Phlebotomist Will See You Now

A medical robot is now capable of drawing blood with skill comparable to a trained human. The Aletta system has similar success rates with equal or less pain as humans.