One-third of babies diagnosed with peanut allergy don’t actually have one, study hints

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A peanut allergy diagnosis in infancy can mean years of avoiding the food or undergoing treatments to build tolerance. But a recent study suggests that more than one-third of babies thought to have the allergy may stop reacting badly to peanuts within months of that diagnosis.In an analysis published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, researchers conducted supervised “food challenges” with infants diagnosed with a peanut allergy. These challenges involved giving the babies increasing amounts of peanut protein, with the intention…

Luka Doncic’s hot streak keeps him climbing record books

Luka Dončić has scored 308 points through his first eight games of the season, the most points since Wilt Chamberlain’s 418 points in 1962-63, the season in which he averaged 44.8 points. Dončić had 40 points (11-for-23 from the field, 6-for-13 from beyond the arc), nine rebounds, seven assists and…

Dems eye 56-seat Senate majority as blue tsunami washes out GOP

The blue tsunami washed away more Republicans on Wednesday with Democrats sweeping race after race to seize control of both chambers of Congress in a rebuke of President Trump and his administration. Democrats are projected to finish with as many as 258 seats in the House of Representatives, compared with…

Luka Doncic records third straight 40-point game in Lakers’ win over Kings

SACRAMENTO — It didn’t come via the hot start from Luka Dončić that’s become customary to start the season. But the Slovenian superstar continued his dominant run to open 2026-27 Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center, recording his third straight 40-point game in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over the Kings.…

California restaurant known for fine Italian dining to close after 17-year run

It’s arrivederci for a Napa Valley dining institution. Oenotri, a celebrated downtown Napa hotspot known for its upscale Italian fare, house-made salumi, and extensive wine list, announced it will shut its doors permanently after 17 years, leaving longtime customers heartbroken. The Italian eatery, which became a go-to destination for locals…

Meta responds as women in politics demand action against online abuse

The owner of Facebook and Instagram is “reviewing a range of enforcement actions” to combat threats and harassment targeting female parliamentarians on its platforms, as the attack on independent MP Helen Haines last month casts a spotlight on the risks women in politics face. “Women should be able to represent…

.6M hypercar wrecked in brutal test crash — and the driver survived

Footage of a multimillion-dollar hypercar crashing in a high-speed test has been released by car manufacturer BYD. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme hitting a fence while on a closed circuit. According to BYD, the car was travelling between 420-450km/h when…

What is a ‘Wolverine shot’? The biohacking booster athletes love

It’s a beast of a shot. With the Trump administration easing access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the small molecules with big buzz are popping up everywhere. And two particularly popular peptides make up a combo that fans have nicknamed the “Wolverine shot”…

MLB owners offer up salary cap twist in latest CBA proposal

MLB owners are willing to wait an additional year on a key proposed element of the next collective bargaining agreement. The league has proposed postponing a salary cap and floor until the 2028 season, as the CBA nears expiration on Dec. 1. “Starting in 2028 would allow a smoother transition…

Would you risk your health to visit Mars?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A crewed mission to Mars could be one of humanity’s greatest achievements, but getting there may come with serious health risks. Beyond the challenges of surviving in space for months at a time, astronauts would…

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