The measles outbreak is not easing up around the country. The CDC reports 884 confirmed cases nationwide, three times the number of cases in 2024. In West Texas, where the outbreak started, pediatricians are concerned about potentially more children being exposed to the virus. ...
Imagine a traffic jam in your brain's blood vessels. That's what an ischemic stroke feels like — a sudden block that stops oxygen and nutrients from reaching your brain cells. It's the most common type of stroke, striking millions worldwide every year. If it's not cleared fast, it leaves you with disabilities or even takes your life. ...
In a world where cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and high-profile data breaches make headlines, the need for cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. Yet today, too many people lack access to the training that can launch cybersecurity careers. ...
The tens of thousands of federal workers who have been cut from their jobs are not the only ones dealing with financial uncertainty. With people afraid to look at their retirement accounts and others fretting about a possible recession and layoffs — fear around our individual and collective financial future can feel overwhelming. ...
For decades, the conventional advice for optimal bone health has been to take calcium supplements — but the fact is that without the right co-factors, like vitamin K2, this nutrient doesn't end up strengthening bones, and could cause damage instead. ...
To address new and complex cybersecurity challenges introduced by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), Cisco launches Foundation AI, a team of leading experts in AI and cybersecurity. This group is fully dedicated to solving major security challenges of the AI era by developing advanced tools and technologies that tackle these core issues. ...
Adelaide Tovar, a postdoctoral geneticist at the University of Michigan, prepares cell samples in a science laboratory on campus. Tovar is one of about 200 young scientists who will lose research funding because the Trump administration abruptly ended the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program. (Mike Hawkins) Mike Hawkins hide caption ...
Prescription drugs often lock you into a cycle of dependence, rarely addressing the root cause. This means you might stay on meds long-term, even if your health doesn’t improve — something to watch out for! Learn more. ...
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For years, calorie storage was thought to be a simple equation — consume more than you burn, and the excess is stored as fat. However, emerging research shows that energy balance is far more complex. Your body's ability to store or burn calories is not just about how much you eat, but also how hormones regulate the process. This system determines whether energy is directed toward fat accumulation or muscle maintenance. ...