Food allergies are tricky because they can strike in unexpected ways. This study, involving multiple centers, aimed to understand the connection between how much allergenic food is consumed and the severity of reactions in real-life situations. The researchers found that the amount of food isn't the
Schools in India have a severe lack of mental health programs that cover crucial topics like sexuality and personal safety. To address this, a project was initiated in 162 government schools, targeting nearly 21, 000 children over two years. These kids were in grades 6 to 10 and attended sessions ab
Hip fractures can be a real challenge for older adults. Scientists wondered if computers could help doctors figure out which patients might face short-term complications after surgery. They compared two methods: traditional approaches and powerful computer algorithms called machine learning. Surpris
Alibaba has just revealed a new AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, that's ready to challenge OpenAI's o1 in the "reasoning" AI race. Developed by Alibaba's Qwen team, this model boasts 32. 5 billion parameters and can handle prompts up to 32, 000 words long. It outperforms OpenAI's o1-preview and o1-mini on
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain behind bars until his trial, as a federal judge has denied his request for a $50 million bail package. The judge, Arun Subramanian, believes that no conditions can guarantee the safety of the community. The decision was based on Combs' alleged history of violence, incl
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Ever heard of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? It's a condition where your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and a need for blood transfusions. A new drug, luspatercept, has been showing great promise in clinical trials. But how does it fare in the real world? A study
Are you planning to bet on the NFL Thanksgiving Day games this year? You might want to check out what a proven football model has to say first. The model has a knack for nailing top-rated NFL picks and is currently on a hot streak of 22-8 wins this season. It's also done quite well since 2017, with
In Quebec, small long-term care facilities, particularly those in rural areas, face a big problem: not enough nurses during night shifts. This shortage can make resident care unsafe and of poor quality. To fix this, some places have started using on-call phone services to always have a nurse availab
In 2018, the fighting world was shocked when UFC's Dana White swapped fighters with ONE Championship. Demetrious Johnson, known as 'Mighty Mouse, ' moved to ONE, while Ben Askren headed to UFC. Johnson thinks everyone benefited from the trade. He says he made good money and got to fight top opponent
