Food-Tracking Apps Help Busy Parents Eat Better
New AI-powered food apps are helping people understand their eating habits better than ever. While they come with caveats, the technology is making nutrition awareness accessible to everyone.
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New App Helps Long COVID Patients Manage Daily Energy
A digital tool combining activity tracking with real-time alerts helps people with long COVID avoid overexertion. While the six-month study showed promise, researchers discovered important insights for designing future health apps for chronic conditions.
Digital Health Tools Work Best When Patients Help Design Them
New research shows patient portals and health apps succeed when designed with real user input from the start. Simple text messages and human support still beat fancy AI when it comes to managing chronic disease.
New OCD App Shows 65% Success Rate in Mass General Trial
A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.