Flame Retardant Linked to Brain Tumors in Firefighters

Firefighters are more likely to develop brain tumors known as gliomas — and now we’re learning why. According to research published in the journal Cancer by a team at the University of California, San Francisco, these brain tumors carry a unique genetic signature tied directly to chemical exposure from their jobs.1 Glioma, the most common…

Got spring allergies? Doctors share tips for managing your symptoms : NPR

DDurrich/iStockphoto/Getty Images If you feel like your seasonal allergies are getting worse every year, it’s not just you. Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each year looking for relief, according to a recent research review published in the journal The Laryngoscope.  One study…

A Closer Look at the Anticancer Properties of Methylene Blue

Conventional cancer treatments often come with debilitating side effects. For example, chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only target tumors but also damage healthy cells, leaving patients weakened and vulnerable to infections. In an effort to find safer treatment options for patients, researchers are now testing the efficacy of methylene blue — a commonly used dye…

A Closer Look at the Anticancer Properties of Methylene Blue

Conventional cancer treatments often come with debilitating side effects. For example, chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only target tumors but also damage healthy cells, leaving patients weakened and vulnerable to infections. In an effort to find safer treatment options for patients, researchers are now testing the efficacy of methylene blue — a commonly used dye…

Veterans Affairs officials appear to soften ‘back-to-office’ order for therapists : Shots

The Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters is a block from the White House in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send telehealth therapists back to offices that may lack privacy, according to a memo obtained…

Veterans Affairs officials appear to soften ‘back-to-office’ order for therapists : Shots

The Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters is a block from the White House in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send telehealth therapists back to offices that may lack privacy, according to a memo obtained…

Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program

Are you ready to take your Cisco networking skills to the next level? The Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) training program is the perfect starting point. This Cisco U. Learning Path is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the Cisco Catalyst Center while covering the latest features and capabilities. CCFND is a…

‘Lab Leak,’ a flashy page on the virus’ origins, replaces government COVID sites : Shots

The White House recently launched a web page entitled: “Lab Leak. The True Origins of COVID-19” Whitehouse.gov/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Whitehouse.gov/Screenshot by NPR The White House has taken down some government websites providing COVID-19 information and replaced them with a new boldly styled page dedicated to the controversial theory that the pandemic…

‘Lab Leak,’ a flashy page on the virus’ origins, replaces government COVID sites : Shots

The White House recently launched a web page entitled: “Lab Leak. The True Origins of COVID-19” Whitehouse.gov/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Whitehouse.gov/Screenshot by NPR The White House has taken down some government websites providing COVID-19 information and replaced them with a new boldly styled page dedicated to the controversial theory that the pandemic…

Rising to the challenge of new data security standards

With the rate of security vulnerabilities doubling every seven years and coming off one of the largest known infrastructure attacks (Salt Typhoon), modern security at speed and cost is non-negotiable for securing financial transactions. To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls. Late last…