HHS Releases Cybersecurity Resources to Tackle Cyberattacks in Healthcare

Kamso Oguejiofor-Abugu Published on: April 19, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 405(d) Program has released three resources for healthcare and public health (HPH) organizations, including…

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MetaMask Customers’ Personal Information Breached in Cybersecurity Incident

Kamso Oguejiofor-Abugu Published on: April 19, 2023 ConsenSys, the parent company of Ethereum wallet MetaMask, has revealed the occurrence of a cyber-security incident, which targeted a third-party service provider that…

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Earpiece zaps nerves to rewire the brain and speed stroke recovery

Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a wearable system that can help patients regain movement and mobility after a stroke. The system consists of a motion-sensing watch and an earpiece that zaps a nerve to help rewire neural circuits.

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Tickling the ivories may improve age-related cognitive decline

As we age, our brains naturally atrophy, and we experience cognitive decline. New research suggests that listening to music or playing a musical instrument may improve cognitive functioning in healthy older people.

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Clear chemical connection between physical activity and brain health

We've long known of a link between exercise and benefits to the brain, but there's a lot of mystery as to the precise processes involved. Scientists have unlocked another piece of the puzzle, showing how muscle cells fire up important neural pathways.

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Self-adjusting insulin proves promising for type 1 diabetics

For type 1 diabetics, it's imperative that they maintain healthy blood glucose levels to avoid complications. Researchers have developed a self-adjusting nanoparticle-based insulin that may go some way towards improving blood glucose control.

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New recipe makes concrete that absorbs more CO2 than it emits

Concrete is one of the largest single sources of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. Engineers at Washington State University have now developed a new method for making concrete that absorbs more carbon than it emits.

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Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

Understanding whales has historically been a time-consuming and difficult task for scientists, not least because these magnificent mammals spend about 95% of their days underwater. Now, drone technology is offering a new frontier of vital research.

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Implantable graphene e-tattoo uses light to monitor, correct arrhythmias

A team of researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed a novel graphene heart implant that’s about the thickness of a strand of hair and monitors and corrects abnormal heart rhythms using light.

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