In light of the recent implementation of social media restrictions for under-16s, psychologists and mental health experts believe the measure may help protect young users but could also have unintended consequences. Countless reports and headlines in recent years have highlighted the potential harm that social media can cause to children and other young users (read…
Ma Xiaowu speaks at the Digital and Intelligent Health Forum during the 2026 WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum. [Photo/wicinternet.org] Ma Xiaowu, executive vice-president of QingSong Health Corp, discussed the role of AI in building a reliable digital health service ecosystem at the Digital and Intelligent Health Forum during the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC)…
BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Haoxi Health Technology Limited (the “Company” or “HAO”), a Beijing-headquartered online marketing solutions provider specializing in one-stop digital marketing services for the health and wellness industry, today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with NOVA MEDIA, a technology company with expertise in AI digital humans…
Recorded live from Cannes Lions 2026, this MM+M x GSW podcast explores the ideas, innovations and cultural shifts shaping the future of health marketing. Jillian Brooks, SVP, group creative director at GSW LA, and Chris Ovdiyenko, SVP, experience director at GSW Columbus, unpack the biggest themes emerging from Cannes, from the growing influence of AI-powered…
The finale of this year’s competition, which was organised by government agency Digital Isle of Man, brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, business leaders, community organisations from across the island for a day of live pitches, expert insight and collaboration, culminating in the announcement of four winners across the Wellness, Working Smarter, Home First and the…
Over the past two years, much of the conversation around AI in digital behavioral health has centered on operational copilots. We’ve seen real progress in areas like documentation, administrative workflows, and intake. These tools make a meaningful difference for providers by reducing burden and improving efficiency. For many clinicians, the late-night charting that used to…
As AI, social media, surveillance, and digital infrastructure reshape daily life, this paper argues that technology is not just a tool, but a powerful determinant of who benefits, who is harmed, and how health equity is built. Perspective: A global call to action on the digital determinants of health. Image Credit: elenabsl / Shutterstock The…
These are trying times for the health care technology industry, but a turnaround may be on the way for investors… These are trying times for the health care technology industry, but a turnaround may be on the way for investors who have patience. The benchmark Global X HealthTech ETF (ticker: HEAL), an exchange-traded fund, is…
Roman: What are some ways that social media can affect mental health? Wang: Yeah, it’s a great question, especially because these days we know that social media is really ubiquitous, especially in young people. There’s been some research showing that a lot of youth say that they’re online almost constantly, and that has rapidly become…
Leveraging generative AI and LLMs to make predictions about the path and outcome of undertaking mental health therapy. getty In today’s column, I examine the fascinating possibility that we might be able to use generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to predict the psychotherapeutic success or failure for people opting to undertake mental health…
