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Navy Medicine Advances Operational Health IT for Distributed Maritime Operations

CHESAPEAKE, Va. —Navy Medicine leaders, Fleet representatives, and operational health IT experts convened to accelerate the fielding of medical information capabilities designed to support patient movement, medical logistics and force readiness across distributed maritime operations, August 24-28. Hosted by The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) in Chesapeake, Virginia, the five-day Operational Health Information Technology Fielding Summit served to build upon work that began in 2024 and 2025, to refine Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) software delivery, implementation, and training.

Aug 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net

Building Trust Through Business Relationships Amid Misinformation

Businesses can rebuild trust in an era of misinformation by prioritizing transparency, communication and stronger relationships.

Aug 28 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com

The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science

“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Aug 27 • 6:47 PM EDT • Science • wessiler.substack.com

Anthony Dotson creates a foundation for students to soar in imaging sciences

As an associate professor of imaging sciences at Morehead State University, Anthony Dotson provides students with personal instruction that not only helps them become certified medical professionals but also enables them to make an impactful contribution to the field of imaging sciences. Between his teaching and previous work as an imaging sciences technician and hospital administrator, Dotson has gained a great deal of knowledge, experience and passion that he is intent on passing on to every student he teaches. Anthony Dotson can be reached at a.dotson@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2646. For more information about imaging sciences programs at Morehead State, contact the Department of Health, Kinesiology, Imaging & Psychological Sciences, email kh@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2180.

Aug 27 • 2:21 PM EDT • Science • moreheadstate.edu

A Study of Brain Proteins Offers New Targets to Treat Autism

Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism.

Aug 27 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com

Sen. Alsobrooks: Measles rise in Maryland is ‘directly tied’ to ‘misinformation’ spread by RFK Jr.

Aug 27 • 1:37 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) Preview: We get an extended look at the newly announced expansion for The

Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust

Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.

Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net

ICE detention center is a health risk to every Coloradan

ICE has blocked the state at every turn and offered scant information about a tuberculosis case. That puts all Coloradans at risk.

Aug 27 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • coloradonewsline.com

$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say

States must submit Rural Health Transformation Program progress reports to the federal government, but they aren’t required to proactively post those reports, or related information, publicly.

Aug 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org

WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • who.int

WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int

Seoul National University of Science and Technology researchers explore how probabilistic analysis can help improve nuclear safety

Traditional approaches for designing primary coolant pipes in nuclear power plants consider highly unlikely, extreme scenarios. Estimating pipe rupture frequency is a more practical approach. In a new study, researchers investigated the pipe rupture frequency of coolant pipes using a probabilistic framework that accounts for material properties, degradation pathway, and even inspection performance, offering a risk-informed approach to design and evaluation.

Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org

Jefferson County WIC, health district host breastfeeding awareness event for moms

Mothers and families in Jefferson County had a chance Wednesday to connect with breastfeeding resources and information as a community event returned after bein

Aug 26 • 1:58 PM EDT • Health • wtov9.com

College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes six new faculty members

Six new faculty members recently joined the College of Information Sciences and Technology, representing the college's Department of Human-Centered Computing and Social Informatics, Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems and Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity Informatics.

Aug 26 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • psu.edu

Cleveland Clinic President Discusses Friday’s AI Summit for Health-Care Professionals

On August 28, Cleveland Clinic, in collaboration with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, will host the Second AI Summit for Health-Care Professionals at the InterContinental ...

Aug 26 • 10:41 AM EDT • Health • ascopost.com

Apple Giving Some Mac Mini Customers a Free Upgrade

Apple has informed some customers who recently ordered a Mac mini with an M4 chip that has yet to ship that it will be upgrading their order to an equivalent version of the new Mac mini with an M6 chip at no additional cost. Apple's email to customers: Thank you for your recent Mac order. We know you're looking forward to receiving your purchase. As you may know, Apple recently announced the new Mac mini.

Aug 26 • 9:10 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game

Elden Ring on Switch 2 gets the job done admirably, but it is the inferior version of a fantastic game. - Game Informer

Aug 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Mapping North Carolina’s Climate Health Risks

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast, North Carolina's geography does more than shape its landscape. It may also influence the health risks people face.At Duke University School of Medicine, researchers are combining climate data, geographic information, and real-world health records to better understand how environmental conditions affect health and why some communities face greater risks than others.

Aug 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • medschool.duke.edu

Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack causing ‘disruptions’ to parts of its business

This year has seen a growing number of medtechs hit by cyberattacks, and now Boston Scientific has become the latest victim. In an SEC filing posted Aug. 26, the medtech giant said it had detected a “cybersecurity incident” the day before. The incident has affected certain parts of its information technology systems, something that “has resulted in a global disruption to the company’s operations.” The incident has hit not just its information systems but also its business applications, which “support aspects of the Company’s operations,” it said in the filing. This includes its ability to process and ship customer orders. Boston Scientific said it is working to restore the systems, but the timeline remains unknown. Related Baylor Genetics hit by cybersecurity attack targeting patient, staff information As the company investigates the incident, it remains unclear how significantly its business will be affected. “Accordingly, the Company has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact.” The company’s shares were down 3.5% in premarket trading as the news broke. This adds another layer of pressure for the medtech, which last month revealed a new global restructuring program that starts this year and is slated to be completed by 2029. The company said at the time that it “does expect some headcount reductions to result from these restructuring activities,” but did not provide any numbers or specify areas where the cuts may be made. It added, however, that new jobs are also set to be “created in areas of growth.” It was also forced to cut its sales guidance in Q2, saying in late July that it now expects full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of 5% to 6%, down from its previous guidance of 6.5% to 8%. Boston Scientific is one of a growing number of life sciences companies, notably medtechs, that have been hit by cyberattacks this year. These include Abbott, iRhythm, Medtronic and Stryker, as well as Big Pharmas Amgen and Novo Nordisk.

Aug 26 • 7:26 AM EDT • Business • fiercebiotech.com

NE Cobb Business Association to honor school volunteers

Submitted information: The Northeast Cobb Business Association will honor the volunteer leaders who support our local schools on Friday, Aug. 28 at its

Aug 26 • 7:01 AM EDT • Business • eastcobbnews.com

Sensitive Information Exposed in Nutex Health Data Breach

Nutex Health has informed the SEC that it recently detected unauthorized access and data exfiltration.

Aug 26 • 3:41 AM EDT • Health • securityweek.com

Too much information, not enough understanding: Opella’s push for health literacy

Underpinning modern consumer capitalism lies one simple yet profoundly powerful concept: the idea of choice.

Aug 25 • 11:01 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com

From Diagnoses to Treatments, Why Americans Use AI Chatbots for Health

Americans use chatbots for a host of health-related reasons, from helping make diagnoses on their own to learning more about information they may have gotten from a doctor. Nearly all chatbot health users find this AI information helpful.

Aug 25 • 9:58 AM EDT • Health • pewresearch.org

Internal body awareness does not predict mental health, study finds

The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and ...

Aug 25 • 6:10 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com

Ebola Is Still Killing In Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives

By Rachel Spears and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Even though the ...

Aug 25 • 5:45 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com

Goldman engineers have a new task: making AI agents firm insiders

Marco Argenti, the firm's chief information officer, said engineers are now focused on transferring "tribal knowledge" to AI agents.

Aug 25 • 5:16 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Making career readiness part of the science student experience

Drawing from career development theory, educational research and principles of scientific inquiry, Christina Igl developed a series of interconnected career frameworks that guide students to evaluate opportunities, reflect on experiences and make informed decisions over time.

Aug 25 • 3:52 AM EDT • Science • msutoday.msu.edu

Scientists discover asymmetric diffusion of magnetic skyrmions in simulations

Magnetic skyrmions are nanoscale spin textures that can behave like particles and move and diffuse in real space. This makes them promising information carriers for future memory and computing technologies. A new computational study in npj Spintronics shows how geometry and topology can guide asymmetric thermal diffusion of magnetic skyrmions, offering insights for unlocking unconventional computing paradigms, including future stochastic and neuromorphic computing devices for more efficient artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Aug 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org

Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside Dothan grooming business; woman wanted by police

Police are actively searching for Tyrrell and ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the Dothan Police Department at (334) 793-0215.

Aug 24 • 4:43 PM EDT • Business • wtvy.com

NFL 2026 Season Preview

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs get you ready for the 2026-27 NFL Season with this NFL Season Preview podcast. From the salary cap to what each team nets from gross national revenue, to the highest paid players and new Head Coaches this season to what is new that you should be paying attention to this season, this show is packed with useful NFL information. Berger and Griggs also make their annual NFL team over/under picks and Super Bowl picks for the

Aug 24 • 3:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

NFL 2026 Season Preview

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs get you ready for the 2026-27 NFL Season with this NFL Season Preview podcast. From the salary cap to what each team nets from gross national revenue, to the highest paid players and new Head Coaches this season to what is new that you should be paying attention to this season, this show is packed with useful NFL information. Berger and Griggs also make their annual NFL team over/under picks and Super Bowl picks for the

Aug 24 • 2:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

How To Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, kicks off on Tuesday, August 25. - Game Informer

Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Health systems warn patients of MyChart phishing scam

Scammers are masquerading as MyChart to trick patients into providing personal information. Epic says that the increase in phishing attempts are just cybercriminals taking advantage of the MyChart brand rather than a security concern.

Aug 24 • 6:44 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com

2026 Dollar Tree 301 - Final Leaderboard - August 23, 2026

View 2026 Dollar Tree 301 race, qualifier and practice leaderboards, live streams, bonus cameras, videos and odds information.

Aug 23 • 9:40 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com

How to decipher smells like a fruit fly

In the animal kingdom, energy conservation is essential for survival. That’s why our brains have evolved to be extremely energy and resource efficient at storing and processing information. Since the 1980s, computational scientists have tried to mimic brain structure and function, but have not yet succeeded in creating functional, low-memory solutions that work in real-world scenarios. Published in Neuromorphic Computing & Engineering, a new fly brain-inspired algorithm developed by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) demonstrates promise for achieving practical applications under realistic constraints.

Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org

Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

Aug 23 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • thestarnews.com

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

False narratives could undermine public confidence in an important tool that may help prevent or treat cancer in the future.

Aug 23 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Rochester to announce new autism initiative

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made autism a priority in his agency, but he consistently spreads false information about the condition, including claims that Tylenol causes it. He visited Rochester Friday to share his near autism initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Aug 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org

Pa. hospital waited hours to report death of behavioral health patient: coroner

In return, the Montour County facility said: "We have responded to requests for information and will continue to cooperate with authorities."

Aug 22 • 7:16 PM EDT • Health • pennlive.com

How to Watch: Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys preaseason 2026

All the information on the Arizona Cardinals preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Aug 22 • 1:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Top Stories: Apple Leaks - Camera-Equipped AirPods, Beats 360, and More

It was a big week for leaks in the Apple world, with Apple itself revealing information on a bunch of upcoming products within a macOS Tahoe 26.7 build and retailers leaking details on new Beats 360 headphones that could be launching soon.

Aug 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

41,000 HUSKY Health members impacted in second security incident this year, DSS says

For the second time this year, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is notifying HUSKY Health members about a security incident involving a Medicaid provider portal. The latest incident affects approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members after an unauthorized person accessed certain claims and payment information through a provider’s account. The last incident happened in March, and an unauthorized user gained…

Aug 21 • 5:32 PM EDT • Health • nbcconnecticut.com

Roundup: ChatGPT / GM engine failures / US business activity surges

Convenience meets risk: OpenAI has added a ChatGPT feature that can search, analyze, draft and send messages through Apple’s Messages app on Macs, making it easier to manage conversations and automate tasks. While convenient for personal and business use, the integration requires expanded access to contacts and computer data, raising concerns about sensitive information being […]

Aug 21 • 3:42 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com

Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air

Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”

Aug 21 • 3:28 PM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu

GTA 6 Leaks: Rockstar Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord for Data

Rockstar Games has filed subpoenas with a district court requesting information from Microsoft and Discord regarding "GTA 6" gameplay leaks.

Aug 21 • 1:01 PM EDT • Technology • variety.com

First gameplay revealed for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has received the first ever Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay, plus information about frame rate.

Aug 21 • 12:21 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com

Seattle Children’s names new CIO

Dr. Natalie Pageler has been appointed senior VP and chief information officer after years spent as a pediatrician and clinical informaticist at Stanford Children’s Health and Stanford University School of Medicine.

Aug 21 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com

FromSoftware Closes The Duskbloods' First Closed Network Test

The Duskbloods' closed network test is off to a rocky start. - Game Informer

Aug 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Data breach of health product company impacts 48,000 Vermonters

Vermont’s attorney general announced more than 48,000 Vermonters had their information leaked in a data breach in June

Aug 21 • 6:43 AM EDT • Health • wcax.com

Why 'science-backed' is becoming an important label in wellness

Social media is the go-to place for wellness content today. Influencers promote everything from health tips to supplements and provide education on numerous health issues. Wellness content has even led viewers to seek help or get a diagnosis. However, wellness content is largely riddled with misinformation and conflicting advice. Influencers are encouraged to make

Aug 21 • 4:19 AM EDT • Science • kvia.com

Louisiana Tech, Health Hut collaborate to strengthen healthcare servic

A collaboration between Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Health Informatics and Information Management and The Health Hut is helping strengthen healthcare services for underserved populations

Aug 20 • 12:07 PM EDT • Health • latech.edu

NASA Data Feeds River Forecasts as Snow Drought Effects Linger

NASA Earth science data is supporting machine-learning forecasts that inform decisions about water, power, and public safety in Washington state.

Aug 20 • 10:12 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov

Nintendo confirms how much Switch 2 will cost in the UK after price increase

Nintendo has now confirmed details about the price increase for Switch 2 in the UK. This comes courtesy of an official social media post. When the original announcement took place back in May, we had information about most major regions. However, UK was specifically left out of the news. With the price increase just around the corner, Nintendo has now...

Aug 20 • 8:14 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com

Everything We Learned Playing The Duskbloods At FromSoftware

We played several hours of The Duskbloods, and you can learn all the details and watch new footage in this video preview. - Game Informer

Aug 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

How Florida is challenging climate change in textbooks, while quietly updating its science standards

Publishers acceded to state requests watering down information on climate change’s impact, WUSF/Hechinger Report investigation finds. Now the state has turned to updating its science standards.

Aug 20 • 5:05 AM EDT • Science • wusf.org

Biotalys Reports Half-Year 2026 Financial Results & Business Highlights

Company Provides R&D UpdateGhent, BELGIUM, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Press release – regulated information Made substantial regulatory progress in both the U.S. and E.U. with first protein-based biocontrol EVOCA®, paving the regulatory pathway for its commercial version EVOCA NG Achieved promising results in field trials with a second lead BioFun-6 candidate from the AGROBODY® technology platform Entered into a strategic partnership with 21st.BIO, a leading precision fermentation technol

Aug 20 • 1:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

Measles Outbreak in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) has confirmed 12 measles cases in Iowa with evidence of person-to-person spread. Around 5,000 exposures may have already occurred. Visit our Measles page for more information, including where exposures may have occurred.

Aug 19 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • scottcountyiowa.gov

Pixel 11 introduces unified ‘Pixel search,’ hides it in the drawer

Google is introducing “Pixel search” as a “dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”

Aug 19 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com

Penn State Schuylkill Athletics prepares for fall season with six sports

Six fall sports, new faces and big goals headline the 2026 fall season for Penn State Schuylkill Athletics as the Nittany Lions prepare to return to competition. For schedules, rosters and additional information, visit the Penn State Schuylkill Athletics website.

Aug 19 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • psu.edu

Government Science Websites Shouldn’t Apologize for Scientists

The job of a government science website is to inform the public about what science has discovered, not to pass judgment on historical figures for their alleged failure to live up to contemporary progressive standards of opinion. Someone should make that distinction clear to the men and women at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Aug 19 • 11:14 AM EDT • Science • donoharmmedicine.org

Liberty Expands Kids’ Entertainment Offering with Edye, HITN’s Award-Winning Preschool Platform

BROOKLYN, N.Y. and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN) , the leading...

Aug 19 • 10:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • markets.businessinsider.com

Caracal Expands Health Care Recycling Services

Caracal Products & Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new Charlotte location to serve the PPE, cold chain, and health care recycling needs.

Aug 19 • 9:07 AM EDT • Health • waste360.com

PlayStation Is Reportedly Overhauling Live-Service Horizon

A report in Bloomberg suggests that Guerilla's stab at a live-service model is going about as poorly as Sony's previous efforts. - Game Informer

Aug 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Gran Turismo 7 Update Confirmed for August 20: Three Performance Sedans, Caterham Returns

After an unexpectedly longer wait for more information, we've now got confirmation that the next content update for Gran Turismo 7 lands on Thursday, August 20, along with details on some of its contents. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi posted his regular teaser some ten days ago now, to inform

Aug 19 • 5:46 AM EDT • Technology • gtplanet.net

We Played Tides Of Annihilation For Two Hours And Came Away

Senior Associate Editor Wesley LeBlanc traveled to Chengdu, China, to go hands-on with Eclipse Glow's debut action game. - Game Informer

Aug 19 • 4:24 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com

Debunking online women’s health & pregnancy advice — what to look for

Learn how to spot health misinformation and separate fact from fiction on pregnancy, fertility, postpartum care and newborn health.

Aug 19 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • multicare.org

‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate

Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.

Aug 18 • 11:23 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

The locksmith and the conservation scientist

Why well-intentioned but uninformed guessing cannot and will not solve conservation problems, and what we should do instead. Picture this scene: you’re walking down the street, and you see your nei…

Aug 18 • 10:07 AM EDT • Science • southernfriedscience.com

ONC increases funding to expand TEFCA

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has awarded The Sequoia Project funding for the next year under its existing five-year contract to act as the Recognized Coordinating Entity implementing the nationwide Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.WHY IT MATTERSThe Sequoia Project also received a 15% increase in funding for the next contract year, the non-profit organization said on Monday.

Aug 18 • 9:07 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com

Phantom Blade Zero State of Play deep dives into gameplay and story

S-GAME shared new footage and information for Wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade Zero during a dedicated State of Play broadcast today, including new details on weapons, difficulty options, side quests…

Aug 17 • 10:30 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com

Multiple Businesses Burglarized During Overnight Crime Spree; Juvenile Arrested

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call for service reporting a burglary in progress at a business in the 6800 block of Space Village Avenue in unincorporated El Paso County. As Patrol deputies responded, dispatchers received additional information indicating the suspect was […]

Aug 17 • 5:04 PM EDT • Business • epcsheriffsoffice.com

New Oregon survey for businesses facing wildfire losses could inform disaster assistance

Oregon officials are urging business owners to help inform future federal financial assistance efforts through a new survey.

Aug 17 • 2:37 PM EDT • Business • oregoncapitalchronicle.com

Police, Maine Gambling Control Unit raid Lisbon business

The investigation is ongoing and police say no other information can be released at this time.

Aug 17 • 1:19 PM EDT • Business • wgme.com

Gardiner police, Maine gambling unit conduct search at Lisbon business

The Gardiner Police Department was informed of a possibly illegally operated gambling machine at an establishment in Gardiner in January.

Aug 17 • 12:36 PM EDT • Business • centralmaine.com

Social media analysis offers businesses a new way to forecast feature demand

Social media has become an important source of information for consumers making purchasing decisions, with prior research finding that more than 90% of consumers consult social media before making a purchase. ...

Aug 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • phys.org

Business Spotlight: Kidnetic Play Cafe Brings Play, Learning and…

Your home base for all City of Toledo services, information, and more.

Aug 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • toledo.oh.gov

Letters — Democracy, term limits, politics, vaccines

Readers praise two stories, believe term limits would help save our democracy, urge people to see both sides of an issue and share information about vaccines.

Aug 17 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com

Disinformation tracker maps declining confidence in science and public health

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, false claims about “US-run biolabs” began circulating almost immediately through Russian state

Aug 17 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • geneticliteracyproject.org

Australia needs more people who think like scientists. Here’s what that means

Science equips us with the tools to reason, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions in a complex, changing world.

Aug 16 • 8:16 PM EDT • Science • theconversation.com

Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power

Researchers combined synthetic DNA with a semiconductor to create an ultra-low-power memory device capable of storing and processing information in the same place. The bio-hybrid technology could eventually help make AI systems and next-generation computers far more energy efficient.

Aug 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Farm Bill Politics - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says lawmakers must stop with the farm bill delays and deliver some certainty to rural America.

Aug 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • aginfo.net

Concerns over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, mental health impacts

Congressional lawmakers are demanding more information about conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which is deployed in the Middle East. Democrats are raising questions about supply shortages, water contamination and deteriorating mental health.

Aug 16 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • fox5dc.com

Estée Lauder Companies (EL) Expands Color Science Research For Shade Matching

Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) announced a research collaboration with the University of Leeds and Dr. Kaida Xiao focused on advanced color science for complexion products. The partnership aims to improve shade matching accuracy in luxury foundations and related complexion lines using visual perception science. The work is expected to inform future formula development and product testing in the prestige cosmetics segment. For investors tracking how advanced data and perception science...

Aug 15 • 6:24 PM EDT • Science • simplywall.st

New obesity definitions reveal ill health more accurately than body mass index

Traditionally, obesity has been classified primarily using BMI, a measure of weight relative to height that provides limited information about whether excess fat is actually affecting a person's health. ...

Aug 15 • 1:20 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com

In a Heartbeat: Navigating the intersection of AI and personal healthcare

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, but when it comes to health care, determining when and where organic intelligence should drive action could be a lifesaving distinction. Dr. Jose Francisco Abad, a family medicine physician and certified clinical informatics specialist guiding AI implementation at UPMC, recently parsed the

Aug 15 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • triblive.com

Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeking more information about the administration's "calamitous" response to cyclosporiasis.

Aug 14 • 7:54 PM EDT • Politics • abc7news.com

Mercy Leader Named Among Top Health Information Security Experts to Know

Mercy's Dan Henke, vice president of information security, is on an elite list of 55 top leaders for healthcare information security by Becker's Hospital Review. Those recognized are building the cybersecurity frameworks that stand between the organizations and an ever-evolving landscape of digital threats.

Aug 14 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • mercy.net

4 things to know about Treasury’s repeal of reporting requirement for US businesses

The Treasury Department this week officially repealed a requirement for American companies and individuals to report beneficial ownership information (BOI), a move with sweeping implicati…

Aug 14 • 12:21 PM EDT • Business • thehill.com

Get informed, Get Protected: Catch Up on HPV Vaccination

by Lucia Gutierrez, VDH Summer Intern Academy Becoming a young adult brings new routines and responsibilities, from managing school and work commitments to taking a more active role in your […]

Aug 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • vdh.virginia.gov

HHS seeks comments on collection of customer feedback for national health information exchange network

The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 14 released a request for comments through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT on a proposed three-year generic clearance to collect routine customer feedback on service delivery and performance related to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.

Aug 14 • 10:22 AM EDT • Health • aha.org