7 h. ago ‘Impressive for a robot’: home care chatbots among AI tools being embraced by Australia’s health system

From GPs using the technology to record consultations to AI ‘detectives’ finding brain lesions on scans, experts say it’s only the beginningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeta Rolls came to expect Aida’s call at 10am each morning.A daily check-in call from an AI voice bot was not part of the service Rolls expected when she signed up for St Vincent’s home care but when they asked her to be part of the trial four months ago, the 79-year-old said yes because she wanted to help. Although, truth be told, her expectations were low. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago People may age faster if father smoked during puberty, study finds

The effect is less pronounced if the father started smoking later in life.

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5 d. ago Singing songs by Elvis and The Beatles can help lung patients – study

A new study saw patients given singing therapy in group sessions online.

Science

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2 w. ago Urgent warning issued after popular nappy brand found to be infested with pest larvae

Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern

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2 w. ago Urgent recall ordered after popular nappy brand found to be infested with pest larvae

Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern

Politics

2 w. ago Urgent recall ordered after popular nappy brand found to be infested with dangerous pest larvae

Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern

Politics

last month This country is banning ‘nudify’ apps. How will it actually work?

Nicola Henry reports on how a ban on nudify apps in Australia would work

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