In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
A Chinese businessman with ties to Prince Andrew was recently banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns. Officials worried that this man, who had become close to Prince Andrew, could use his influence for political interference by the Chinese government. The businessman, whose n
You know that feeling when a TV show makes you laugh out loud one moment and reach for tissues the next? Shows like "Shrinking" and "A Man on the Inside" do exactly that. They take you on an emotional rollercoaster. But did you know this isn't just entertaining? It's actually giving your brain a goo
In many parts of the world, good health workers are hard to find. This problem is even bigger in fields like occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (S-LP). Many professionals leave or switch jobs, causing trouble for health systems. So, researchers in Quebec,
Alaska Airlines has set its sights on the international cargo market, announcing plans to redeploy Hawaiian Airlines' widebody jets for nonstop routes from Seattle to Asia and Anchorage, Alaska. This strategic move, following the recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to boost the company's carg
International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and
TikTok has decided to fight back against Canada's decision to make it shut down its business in the country. The company filed a case in Vancouver's Federal Court on December 5, hoping to overturn the government's order. Why did Canada do this? Because of concerns about national security, linked to
Pregnant women dealing with gestational diabetes have shared valuable insights that could help make prenatal care better. A recent study took a close look at many qualitative research papers to find common themes in women's feedback. The goal was to understand how to improve prenatal care based on r
Imagine you're a small business owner who received a federal COVID loan to keep your doors open. Now, you're in a mess because the loan has been sent to collections, even though you've been trying to pay it back. Sounds unfair, right? Well, this is happening to many small business owners. The Small
Recently, a groundbreaking machine learning weather forecast model named GenCast has shown it can outperform traditional systems in certain situations. Developed by researchers at Google DeepMind, this model uses a diffusion approach similar to AI image generators to create multiple forecasts quickl
