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Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Threat That Kills More Than Breast and Prostate Cancer Combined

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually the inability to perform daily tasks. Affecting millions of people worldwide, it is becoming a critical public health issue. The disease disproportionately affects older adults, but it’s not just a problem for the elderly. Alzheimer’s is now killing more… Read More: Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Threat That Kills More Than Breast… »

Backyard Chicken Coops Pose Threat of ‘Viral Spillover’ to People

FRIDAY, March 12, 2021 — Raising chickens in your backyard — a popular trend during the COVID-19 pandemic — holds risks that can come home to roost in an unwelcome way. It’s already well known that poultry can spread the salmonella bacteria to human handlers. But chickens cooped up in backyards could also be breeding… Read More: Backyard Chicken Coops Pose Threat of ‘Viral Spillover’ to People »

I’m worried the mental health of parents is under threat. Yesterday I Googled ‘is it postnatal depression or pandemic?’

Animals in captivity often display repetitive functionless behaviours. Watching my six-year-old pace the yard last week I felt a palpable grief for what he is going through. It reminded me of a haggard tiger I once saw in a zoo – not a place I think I’ll ever feel right visiting again after lockdown. he… Read More: I’m worried the mental health of parents is under threat.… »

Recent cyber guidance from HHS ignores the mobile threat

Many phishing attacks now are facilitated by the widespread use of mobile devices, Bob Stevens says. Voluntary cybersecurity guidelines that the Department of Health and Human Services recently issued are a good start, but they neglect a major cybersecurity risk—the pervasive use of mobile devices. That’s a big worry to Bob Stevens, vice president of… Read More: Recent cyber guidance from HHS ignores the mobile threat »