Should We Care About AI"s Emergent Abilities?
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work. .....»»
Three more dead in fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted surgeries
Anyone exposed should get medical care and testing immediately, even without symptoms. Enlarge / One of the medical clinics suspended by Mexican health authorities in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 19, 2023. (credit: Gett.....»»
Scientists develop photonic radar system that can remotely and accurately monitor breathing
Constant monitoring of vital health signs is needed in a variety of clinical environments such as intensive care units, for patients with critical health conditions, health monitoring in aged care facilities and prisons, or in safety monitoring situa.....»»
Discrimination May Hasten Menopause in Black and Hispanic Women
Researchers say understanding differences in when menopause starts in racial and ethnic groups can help with screening and preventive care.....»»
One Year after Dobbs, Abortion Bans Are Harming Reproductive Care, Ob-Gyns Say
The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice.....»»
Perception Point introduces AI model to detect and prevent BEC attacks
Perception Point reveals its latest detection innovation, developed to counter the emergent wave of AI-generated email threats. The AI-powered technology leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and Deep Learning architecture to effectively detect and.....»»
Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat pain
Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they're feline down?.....»»
Study shows that even confident educators have trouble recognizing AI-generated essays
Can you tell if what you're reading right now was written by a human or generated by artificial intelligence? Do you care? Those are essentially the questions that University of California San Diego researchers asked in an experiment with ChatGPT at.....»»
The best skills in Final Fantasy 16
Clive has a suite of abilities to learn in Final Fantasy 16, but not all are created equally. These are the best skills you should learn to crush your foes......»»
Health Care Data Is a Researcher’s Gold Mine
Patients and clinicians generate huge amounts of data that could advance care. But turning the system into an R&D powerhouse means ripping up the rules......»»
Health Care Isn’t the Key to a Healthy Population
Poverty, housing, and the availability of green spaces all impact a population’s well-being. Governments need to start acting like it......»»
A year after Supreme Court"s Dobbs decision, Black women still struggle for access to reproductive health care
It's been a year since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, and the predictions by several experts that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would lead individual states to ban.....»»
In the Future, Patients Won’t Go to the Hospital—It Will Come to Them
Virtual wards provide people with remote care and monitoring, allowing patients to go home sooner and hospitals to run more efficiently......»»
When child care and domestic gig workers have problems, where do they turn?
More than 15% of Americans have earned money from an online gig platform......»»
The Pain and Promise of Europe’s Abortion Laws
The continent’s abortion laws are a patchwork of progress and setbacks. And for many, accessing the right care at the right time is still a lottery......»»
New research reveals the impact of different species and their traits on human well-being
New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and well-being, with human-biodiversity interactions delivering well-being gains equating to substantial health care cost-savings, when scaled-u.....»»
Reddit’s CEO really wants you to know that he doesn’t care about your feedback
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is continuing his damage control tour, this time via a new interview with The Verge. Despite a large number of subreddits still offline in protest over Reddit’s changes to third-party apps, Huffman is once again doubling d.....»»
High-quality child care found to contribute to later success in science, math
Children who receive high-quality child care as babies, toddlers and preschoolers do better in science, technology, engineering and math through high school, and that link is stronger among children from low-income backgrounds, according to research.....»»
Dairy cattle geneticist finds mutant gene threatening Holstein calves
In the fall of 2020, when Chad Dechow got a call from veterinarians in New York describing a strange condition affecting Holstein calves on two farms under their care, he was unfamiliar with the condition that came to be known as calf recumbency......»»
Scientists create fluorogenic probe to detect enzyme linked to early stage of Alzheimer"s
Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, results in memory loss and compromises cognitive abilities in many people beyond the age of 60. Currently used techniques to detect manifestations of the disease (MRI, PET, and CT scans) are complex,.....»»
Counselors need better training to help BIPOC clients, educators say
Empathy is the cornerstone of the care that therapists provide their clients. But people of color often find white counselors misunderstand them based on biases and assumptions, according to a new journal article in Counselor Education and Supervisio.....»»