Alongside earnings today, we announced some changes to Cisco’s Executive Leadership team. First, Scott Herren has decided to retire at the end of FY25 after nearly five impactful years with the company. With this, I’m excited to share that Mark Patterson, our current Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer,…
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Trump’s EPA delays limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water : Shots
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing away from recent rules that would have tightened limits on PFAS and several related chemicals in drinking water. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it is delaying the timeline…
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What Foods Trigger the Greatest Cravings, Leading to Overeating?
Just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods was enough to disrupt how insulin functions in the human brain — even without any weight gain. That’s what researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research found in a study published in Nature Metabolism.1 Insulin doesn’t just regulate blood sugar. It…
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Simplify and Scale Security With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall
Modern enterprises rely on hybrid cloud environments to power their applications with agility and scale. However, as businesses continue to expand their hybrid footprint, they face challenges balancing security with the operational needs of the business. As threats evolve, security needs to scale with the business. It needs to become…
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Research choice for universal flu vaccine raises questions : Shots
A universal vaccine against flu wouldn’t have to be updated to match seasonal changes in circulating strains. Science Photo Library/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Science Photo Library/Getty Images Vaccine experts are perplexed by a project the Trump administration has launched to develop a universal flu vaccine, which has long…
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How Probiotics in Fermented Dairy Help Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is one of the most devastating age-related diseases, and it often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. In America alone, it’s estimated that 10 million people are affected by this condition.1 Characterized by porous, brittle bones, osteoporosis leaves you vulnerable to fractures from simple falls. Common symptoms include back…
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United Airlines takes flight with Cisco: building a foundation for digital resilience
If you’re a Cisco customer, have you ever wondered if you’re maximizing the full potential of your Cisco investment? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. ‘How I Cisco’ is a new series designed to showcase practical solutions to common business challenges, with the ultimate goal of helping…
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He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss stepped in : NPR
SpicyTruffel/Getty Images This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Editorial Note: The subject of this story is identified only by his first initial, “A,” to protect his identity…
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Transcending Fear — Surgeon General of Florida Speaks Out
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 21, 2022. In this interview, Dr. Joe Ladapo discusses his book, “Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health,” and how he ended up being appointed surgeon general of Florida. Ladapo was working at the Ronald…
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BayLISA and Cisco DevNet – Tech meetups in person and online
What happens when the sysadmin community meets a modern developer movement? BayLISA and DevNet, that’s what😎! What is BayLISA? BayLISA stands for Bay Area Large Installation System Administrators and is a user group of system and network administrators from the San Francisco Bay Area. The user group was founded in…