People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. If you are one of their caregivers, you’re probably exhausted. So it can be tempting to put your loved one in front of the TV when you need a break. But regular programming does not always work well. Vermont Public’s Nina Keck tells us about two video streaming services specifically designed for people with dementia and their caregivers.…

Most diseases, from heart disease and Alzheimer’s to cancer, share one thing in common — chronic inflammation. But while inflammation plays a key role in disease progression, pinpointing where it occurs in the body has always been a challenge. Standard blood tests measure broad markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), but they fail to identify specific tissues or organs affected by inflammation.1 Now, a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences2 has found a way to detect inflammation in specific areas using antibodies. This innovation could open the door to highly targeted diagnostic tests, allowing…

Data center networking has undergone a profound transformation with the rise of AI. What once were simple data repositories with connectivity are now mission-critical infrastructures powering advanced applications across industries. As enterprises embrace AI, they face urgent challenges: How can they scale infrastructure to meet soaring demand? How can they maintain efficiency and security in an increasingly complex environment? For organizations aiming to lead in this AI-driven era, partnering with the right technology providers is not just beneficial—it’s essential. At Cisco, data center networking is the cornerstone of our secure, full-stack AI strategy. Our vision is to deliver flexible, scalable…

A two-day meeting of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention went smoothly. Tami Chappell/Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption Tami Chappell/Getty Images/AFP Despite concerns that the administration might meddle with a committee of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, their first public meeting since President Trump’s inauguration followed its usual course. Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to expand the options for meningococcal vaccines and to lower the age of recommendation for RSV vaccines to include people aged 50 to 59 with certain risk factors. They also voted to…

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program has long served as the foundation for standardized vulnerability disclosure and management, enabling effective communication and remediation strategies across the industry. As the cybersecurity community grapples with a potential lapse in the stewardship of the CVE program, organizations worldwide could face challenges in maintaining consistent vulnerability identification and tracking, especially in open-source software. Cisco’s Commitment to Transparent Vulnerability Disclosure Cisco is committed to transparency and vulnerability disclosure practices that do not solely rely on the CVE program. Cisco’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) was created long before CVE was established and is…

Amy Cupp hugs her daughter, G, for a portrait in her home in northern Indiana. G is 12 and has multiple disabilities. Cupp has filed a federal complaint over G’s treatment in school but says the process stalled after President Trump’s cuts to the U.S. Education Department. Kaiti Sullivan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Kaiti Sullivan for NPR There are a lot of things 12-year-old G likes about school. She likes gym class; she likes to help other students; she likes to craft with her teacher. But when you ask what she doesn’t like, G doesn’t hesitate. “The blue…

Many businesses today find themselves tethered to outdated equipment that cannot handle modern networking demands. Why is it crucial that they upgrade their access networks? Older wireless access points slow down network performance. Legacy access switches may lack the Power over Ethernet (PoE) capacity needed to support new collaboration tools, IoT devices, and AI. Antiquated network management tools can leave infrastructure vulnerable to attack and unable to handle the growing demands of user and device authentication. A future-proofed workplace requires a strong backbone for access networks. Deploying multigigabit switches with enough power to support a range of devices allows organizations…

CT scans use ionizing radiation to create cross-sectional images of the body, providing more detail than X-rays. kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases and injuries, such as aneurysms and blood clots leading to stroke. But the radiation emitted by this essential diagnostic tool may cause more harm than previously known and could eventually be responsible for roughly 5% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. in a single year, a new study finds. “Medical imaging has potential benefits,” said radiologist Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, an epidemiology professor…

Diabetes poses a significant health threat, impacting 463 million adults globally, a number projected to climb to 578 million by 2030.1 Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, often emerges from unhealthy lifestyle habits that diminish your body’s ability to respond to insulin. Early symptoms can be subtle, sneaking up quietly. But as the condition progresses, most people notice persistent thirst, frequent bathroom trips, unexplained weight loss, and a bone-deep exhaustion that lingers. If left unchecked, diabetes steadily wreaks havoc on organs like your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves, paving the way for life-altering complications. The link between mitochondrial function…

It started over 16 years ago. Cisco Secure Client, then known as AnyConnect, quickly rose to prominence as the go-to VPN solution for organizations worldwide. It became synonymous with reliable, secure remote connectivity, helping businesses bridge the gap between their teams and the resources they needed. But technology never stands still. As threats evolved and workforces became more dynamic, so did Cisco Secure Client. Over the years, it transformed from a trusted VPN client into a multifaceted security tool, offering a range of advanced services through its modular design. Its ability to adapt to modern demands made it an indispensable…