AI Doctors?! What Smart Machines Are Doing in Healthcare (And How It Might Save Your Life)
Imagine you're sick, scared, and stuck in a village far from the nearest hospital. Now imagine your phone says, "Take a deep breath. I'm here to help." Welcome to healthcare in 2025—where artificial intelligence (AI) isn't replacing doctors but teaming up with them to save time, save lives, and make medicine better for everyone. 1. AI That Helps Doctors Spot Diseases (Even the Tiny Ones) In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) launched a tool called Derm that checks skin moles and determines if they might be cancerous—in seconds. This tool is now 99.9% accurate, often catching things doctors might miss. Read more: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/global-first-as-nhs-hospital-uses-ai-for-instant-skin-cancer-checks-3clspdmk0 In the U.S., companies like GE are using AI to improve X-rays, ultrasounds, and scans so doctors can see issues faster and more clearly. 2. AI That Talks to You (and Helps You Feel Better) Feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelme...