Technology Archives

03.25.2025 Concept of artificial intelligence (AI) for disease diagnosis in medicine

A Second Set of (AI) Eyes: Smarter Screening for Lung Cancer

When early detection can mean the difference between life and death, AI-assisted cancer detection offers a promising way forward.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

02.27.2025

Teen boy scrolling on phone late at night

The Scroll Toll

The more time young people spend scrolling on social media, the more likely they are to develop anxiety and attention difficulties.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.08.2025 Man using AI chatbot on smartphone

The Potential and Pitfalls of AI and Cancer Information

AI chatbots can share useful health information, but to be effective, they must use trusted sources and simple language to bridge knowledge gaps.

Fellow Heather Sherr

10.24.2024 Browsing on television streaming site

Health Equity

Ads on Television Streaming Apps Shape Latino Health Disparities

Spanish-language broadcasts tend to feature more health-adverse TV ads compared to English-language broadcasts.

Guest Author Melissa DuPont-Reyes

05.08.2024

Financial Scams, Elders, and the Internet

Elderly individuals are often targets of financial scams on the internet, and with no legal protections in place, the consequences of these scams can take a mental and physical toll.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

02.22.2024 Bar graph depicting telehealth survey results, broken down by race

Health Equity

Telehealth’s Tech Gap

Despite the widespread push for telehealth adoption, Black patients report having less telehealth visits than White patients, largely due to a lack of internet access.

Fellow Sean Hagan

02.15.2024 illustration featuring the internet of things and smart home technology

The Ugly Stain of Ageism on Smart Home Technology

As more Americans decide to age in place, smart home technology can help them do so safely. But the promise of technology can be marred by ageism, limiting independence and choice.

Guest Author Katherine O'Malley

02.14.2024 line graph depicting active social media use and incidence of emotional problems across gender identities

Social Media Safety

While spending less time on social media might be a positive experience for young cisgender people, it can cause an increase in depression and anxiety among trans and nonbinary youths.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

12.13.2023 line graph showing a comparison of global reports of a rash-like illnesses over the surveillance time period

Public Health Surveillance: Epidemics as Predicted by AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) surveillance technology may allow public health organizations to monitor and detect disease trends they otherwise might not see.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

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