Gallbladder surgery is one of the most performed surgeries worldwide.1 In the U.S., more than 1.2 million of these surgeries are done per year,2 and the most common reason is gallstones. These are small, hardened deposits of digestive fluid that block the flow of bile, leading to severe pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, and, in serious cases, infection or pancreatitis.3 ...
The path to a career in technology isn’t always easy, and I know this firsthand. I didn’t grow up dreaming of a tech career. I stepped into it out of necessity to support my family. My parents were cleaners, and by the time I was 13, I was helping them clean banks and offices after school. We couldn’t afford University, so I started working young. My first job in tech? A tape operator at IBM. ...
Escherichia coli or E. coli is a part of family of bacteria that are commonly found in the human gut. Scientists found that a toxin the bacteria release is linked to some cases of colorectal cancer. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption ...
In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! ...
About 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where your immune system attacks the protective coating around your nerves.1 This leaves you feeling tired, makes walking tough and even blurs your vision. Here’s the surprising part: the tiny bacteria in your gut — those little helpers digesting your last snack — affect MS. ...
Cisco is honored to be a partner of the Black Hat NOC (Network Operations Center), as the Official Security Cloud Provider. This was our 9th year supporting Black Hat Asia. ...
The Department of Health and Humans Services changed course and will continue funding for the Women's Health Initiative. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption ...
Waking up feeling exhausted, struggling to stay awake during the day or being told you snore loudly might seem like minor annoyances. But what if these seemingly harmless issues were actually signs of a serious health condition? If this sounds familiar, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be silently disrupting your sleep. ...
April is Global Volunteer Month. All month long, we’re recognizing some of the ways Cisco employees give their time, skills, and expertise in their communities. ...
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Bloomberg hide caption ...