--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | Research News (9) description: Research News | Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (9) --- [![JMIR-Publications\_logo\_2020\_blue](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Logos/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png "JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu # JMIR Publications # Newsroom Select Category Aging Artificial Intelligence Digital Psychiatry Early Career Researcher Events Industry News JMIR News Libraries Open Access Peer Review Research News Women in Science Posts about: ## Research News (9) ![Blog title image: When ChatGPT Changed Everything: The Shifting Landscape of Chatbot Interaction](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Jiading%20Zhu%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [ChatGPT's Effect on Chatbot Use](https://blog.jmir.org/chatgpts-effect-on-chatbot-use) 21 May 2025 9:29 a.m. The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at lightning speed, and with each leap forward, user expectations are irrevocably altered. A recent study, "[The Impact of ChatGPT Exposure on User Interactions With the Motivational Interviewing Chatbot: Quasi-Experimental Study,](https://formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e56973/)" sheds light on this fascinating phenomenon, specifically how the widespread release of ChatGPT reshaped how users perceive and interact with other, more specialized chatbots. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/chatgpts-effect-on-chatbot-use) ![AI and Health Data: Canadian Views on Social Determinants](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Victoria%20Davis%20blog%202%20(2).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [AI and Health: Canadian Perspectives](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-and-health-canadian-perspectives) 8 May 2025 10:04 a.m. We've all heard about the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, and healthcare is no exception. But how do Canadians feel about using AI to understand something as deeply personal as their social determinants of health (SDOH)? This was the central question explored in a fascinating new study, "[Perspectives on Using Artificial Intelligence to Derive Social Determinants of Health Data From Medical Records in Canada: Large Multi-Jurisdictional Qualitative Study](https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e52244)." ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-and-health-canadian-perspectives) ![Title card for this video: eHealth Weight Loss: Group vs. Individual Impact](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Siniriikka%20A%20M%C3%A4nnist%C3%B6%20(3).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Beyond the Screen: Unpacking the Human Element in Digital Weight Loss](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-the-screen-unpacking-the-human-element-in-digital-weight-loss) 29 April 2025 11:09 a.m. We all know the statistics. Obesity rates are a global concern, and finding effective, scalable solutions is more critical than ever. Enter eHealth interventions – digital programs offering support and guidance right at your fingertips. But in the realm of traditional weight loss programs, group support often reigns supreme. So, the burning question is: does this group dynamic translate to the digital space, and can a little face-to-face interaction boost the effectiveness of an eHealth program? ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-the-screen-unpacking-the-human-element-in-digital-weight-loss) ![Title card for Mandy Hill's video: Closing the HIV Prevention Disparity for Black Cisgender Women](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Mandy%20Hill-blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [AI Chatbots Revolutionizing Health Information Access for Black Women](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-chatbots-revolutionizing-health-information-access-for-black-women) 21 April 2025 4:17 p.m. A significant new study, "[Dissemination and Implementation Approach to Increasing Access to Local Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP Resources With Black Cisgender Women: Intervention Study With Vlogs Shared on Social Media](https://publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e67367)," has been published in the prestigious [JMIR Public Health and Surveillance](https://publichealth.jmir.org/). ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-chatbots-revolutionizing-health-information-access-for-black-women) ![Title card for a video AI and Search Engines: Trends in Online Health Information Seeking](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Batia%20Wiesenfeld.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Doctor Will See You Now... Or Will They? Shocking New Trends in Online Health Queries!](https://blog.jmir.org/the-doctor-will-see-you-now...-or-will-they-shocking-new-trends-in-online-health-queries) 15 April 2025 11:33 a.m. Have you ever typed a health question into Google? You're not alone! For years, search engines have been the go-to digital first stop for understanding symptoms, treatments, and diagnoses. But hold on to your stethoscopes, folks, because the landscape of online health information is shifting dramatically – and faster than you might think! ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-doctor-will-see-you-now...-or-will-they-shocking-new-trends-in-online-health-queries) ![Title card: Stanford Researchers Break Down The True Impact of Your Smartphone](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Merve%20Ceri.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Stanford Study Reveals Personalized Effects of Smartphone Use on Mental Health](https://blog.jmir.org/stanford-study-reveals-personalized-effects-of-smartphone-use-on-mental-health) 11 April 2025 9:17 a.m. Can your smartphone habits really impact your mental well-being? It's a question that has sparked countless studies, with some sounding the alarm about negative effects and others suggesting minimal impact. But what if the answer isn't so black and white? A groundbreaking new study delves into the deeply personal relationship between our digital lives and our mental health, challenging the notion of a one-size-fits-all answer. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/stanford-study-reveals-personalized-effects-of-smartphone-use-on-mental-health) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/World%20Health%20Day%20(4).png) [JMIR News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [April 22nd is Earth Day](https://blog.jmir.org/world-earth-day-2024) 22 April 2024 9:50 a.m. Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day, a global call to action to honor our planet and advocate for its sustainability. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/world-earth-day-2024) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/fff22b4f7e5bb99be067a78be81f3128.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [New Research Shows Sexual Minority Adults More Willing to Use Digital Health Tools for Public Health](https://blog.jmir.org/new-research-shows-sexual-minority-adults-more-willing-to-use-digital-health-tools-for-public-health) 11 March 2024 9:05 a.m. In the current climate of increased medical mistrust, survey data show sexual minority adults are more open to using COVID-19 screening and tracking tools, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the need for inclusive health care solutions. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/new-research-shows-sexual-minority-adults-more-willing-to-use-digital-health-tools-for-public-health) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/5) [6](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/6) [7](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/7) [8](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/8) [9](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/9) © 2026 JMIR Publications