Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after his first football practice at Bucknell University. Calvin and Nicole Dickey hide caption toggle caption Calvin and Nicole Dickey The family of a Bucknell University football player who died after…
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C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say
The extensive layoffs of federal health workers that began on Tuesday will greatly curtail the scope and influence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the world’s premier public health agency, an outcome long sought by conservatives critical of its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The reorganization of the…
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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco’s Green Team
I have a confession to make about something I’ve been doing over the past 10 years: I have diligently separated my wet and dry waste. What does that mean? Everything that is biodegradable, like food scraps, goes in one bin; everything like paper or plastic goes to another; and medical…
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Can states strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds? : NPR
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that tests whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Supreme Court hears arguments…
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Using the Privacy Advantage to Build Trust in the Age of AI
Understanding Today’s Privacy Landscape In our interconnected world, data privacy has become increasingly important. The Cisco 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, which gathered perspectives from 2,600+ privacy and security professionals across 12 countries, paints a dynamic picture of the state of privacy today. Ninety percent of organizations believe local data…
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Latest Alzheimer’s lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques : Shots
New tests of blood and spinal fluid could help doctors quickly identify patients who would most benefit from treatment. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Brookes/Getty Images When doctors suspect Alzheimer’s, they can order a blood test to learn whether a patient’s brain contains the sticky amyloid plaques…
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Melatonin Fights Against Skeletal Muscle Damage Caused by 'Diabesity'
Obesity-driven muscle deterioration occurs when mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of your cells, stop working properly. Skeletal muscle requires constant energy, but when insulin resistance sets in, mitochondrial function declines and oxidative stress skyrockets. As a result, your body loses its ability to efficiently generate energy, while inflammation and free radicals…
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Aging, disability and poverty-fighting agencies gutted amid HHS layoffs : Shots
Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to homebound seniors, is among the programs for the elderly and disabled now at risk now because federal agencies have fired staff who administer them. Amy Sancetta/AP hide caption toggle caption Amy Sancetta/AP The layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services slashed…
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Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Social Life?
We interact with people every day: A brief nod to a neighbor. A friendly chat in the school pick-up line. A heart-to-heart with a friend. Together, these moments add up to your “social biome,” a term coined by the communication researchers Andy Merolla, of the University of California, Santa Barbara,…
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Layoffs begin at HHS, affecting thousands of staff and leadership : Shots
Employees of the Department of Health and Human Services stand in line to enter the Mary E. Switzer Memorial Building on April 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Widespread layoffs began Tuesday across the agency. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images The Trump administration began sending notices…