The Biden administration Sunday confronted the implications of a sudden and grave national security challenge as ransom-demanding cyber hackers target the staples of American life — food, gas, water, hospitals and transport.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake won’t be included at Ubisoft Forward event
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake won’t be included in this year’s Ubisoft Forward event, while a new Rainbow Six game and Far Cry 6 will.
Excess deaths estimated for ESRD patients during COVID-19
(HealthDay)—A total of 8.7 to 12.9 excess deaths were estimated per 1,000 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the June 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Better than the hospital’: Pandemic boosts care for serious illnesses at home
Late last year, Janet Yetenekian was one of the thousands of people in Southern California whose case of COVID-19 was serious enough to send her to the hospital. But Yetenekian’s recovery was not typical: She received hospital-level care in her own home in Glendale.
Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets
Only 5% of men and 9% of women are getting the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, according to a study being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE. Insufficient fiber intake is associated with a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, two of the most common diseases in the U.S.
Smartphone use associated with unhealthy eating and overweight in teens
Even moderate smartphone use may influence teens’ diet and weight, according to a new study of more than 53,000 Korean adolescents. Teens who used a smartphone for more than 2 hours per day were significantly more likely to eat more junk food and fewer fruits and vegetables than those spending less time on their phone. …
AMD could launch its next-gen graphics cards and CPUs next year
A new leak suggests AMD is launching its next-gen graphics cards and processors late next year. Both will offer massive improvements over current-gen parts.
Diets that promote inflammation could increase breast cancer risk
A new study of more than 350,000 women found that women with diets incorporating more foods that increase inflammation in the body had a 12% increase in their risk of breast cancer compared to women who consume more anti-inflammatory diets. The new findings are being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE.
The meaning behind the name of Harry and Meghan’s second child
When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the birth of their second child — a daughter — on Sunday, the couple also revealed her name: Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Protein identified as new therapeutic anti-viral target for COVID-19
New research identified a novel interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the galectin-3-binding protein (LGALS3BP) which could be a new therapeutic anti-viral target. The research also found the presence of detectable viral RNA in blood in COVID-19 patients is a strong predictor of mortality.