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What can you do today to improve your heart health? Simple steps can make a difference
It’s never too late to protect yourself from heart attack and stroke. Here’s what experts say you can do now. #HeartMonth
Hong Kong business confidence rises despite US-China tensions, survey notes
Business confidence in Hong Kong has improved for 2026 despite continuing global uncertainty, according to a survey report published on Monday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Integration of health check-ups into school and healthcare systems can improve adolescent health in LMICs
Nature Medicine - In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), adolescents have limited access to healthcare. A study in urban Zimbabwe demonstrated that routine check-up visits integrated within...
Opinion: A vision for health care transformation in Alaska
The heart of it: Improved access to care.
New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person. Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes ...
Science & Medicine: The biostatisticians who drive medical research
From COVID-19 research to Parkinson's disease therapies, these statistical experts turn numbers into answers, helping doctors make evidence-based decisions that improve patient care.
Oklahoma State, Utah look inward for more respectable defense
Both Oklahoma State and Utah have had a full week to consider what they need to improve to save their seasons.
Ferris wheel, Berglund Center, Science Museum; Rasoul requests $600k from General Assembly for study to improve Roanoke
Delegate Sam Rasoul is requesting $600,000 from the General Assembly to evaluate improvement ideas for Roanoke, including a Ferris wheel on Center in the Square. Rasoul emphasizes the importance of creative investment for Roanoke's redevelopment, focusing on feasibility and structural studies.
Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand
The job cuts come as the company streamlines work processes by using automation and AI to lower costs and improve efficiency.
Clay gets a $1 million boost to revive its waterfront, a step toward becoming entertainment destination
The grants will help pay for a boat launch and shoreline improvements at Three Rivers Point.
Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history
With the move, Apple aims to improve its access to AI technology, which has suffered recent setbacks, especially after several delays in deploying Apple Intelligence's full announced capabilities.
Scaling innovations in public health systems: guidance and toolkit
This guidance is a strategic instrument to position governments as drivers of health systems transformation. By embracing the roles, processes and strategies outlined herein, public sector leaders can move beyond short-term initiatives and isolated successes toward lasting, large-scale improvements in health outcomes.
A 20-year-old cancer vaccine may hold the key to long-term survival
Two decades after a breast cancer vaccine trial, every participant is still alive—an astonishing result for metastatic disease. Scientists found their immune systems retained long-lasting memory cells primed to recognize cancer. By enhancing a key immune signal called CD27, researchers dramatically improved tumor elimination in lab studies. The findings suggest cancer vaccines may have been missing a crucial ingredient all along.
More than 80 Maine businesses will be closed Friday as part of ICE protest
Dozens of Portland area businesses have signed on to close for the day as part of what's being called a service industry strike, which is happening nationwide.
Pitt launches $25M biomedical institute to bring space science from orbit to the operating room
The University of Pittsburgh officially launched a $25 million biomedical institute Thursday aimed at bridging human health on Earth and in space. The Trivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine is one of the first dedicated institutes focused on applying insights from spaceflight to improve human health on Earth, according to Pitt.
AirTag 1 vs. AirTag 2 Buyer's Guide: All 15+ Differences Compared
Apple's new AirTag introduces a series of small improvements, so how does it compare to the original model from 2021? The second-generation...
AI helps expand medical response capacity for treating Bay Area's homeless
The Future Communities Institute and its partners in the San Francisco Bay plan to use artificial intelligence to act as a force multiplier for street medical teams that help to improve patient outcomes and social referrals for the region's homeless.
Panthers season in review: The run defense
The Carolina Panthers run defense took a huge step forward, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.
Jake Bird’s adjustments could give him a second chance
The right-hander was awful for the Yankees, both in MLB and Triple-A, but has tons of room to improve.
There won’t be a Nothing Phone 4 this year
CEO Carl Pei says there’s no new flaghip on the way, but teased improvements for the 4A series instead.
Civic Science Media: Reimagining How We Communicate Science
A 2022 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, J.D. Allen discusses his civic science media framework, his nuclear energy broadcast initiative, and how incorporating community engagement and solutions-focused journalism improves science storytelling.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better
The AMD Ryzen 9850X3D builds on the already excellent 9800X3D without trying to shake up the market. Instead, it focuses on refining what already works. AMD delivers modest improvements with smarter tuning, and the same cache magic that gamers love. Thanks to a reasonable price increase, this processor will be a no-brainer pick for future high-end gaming rigs.
National Institutes of Health Need Agencywide Strategy to Prioritize and Fund Pediatric Research, Says New Report
Childhood health is foundational to lifelong well-being. A new National Academies report makes recommendations on how NIH and Congress can best support pediatric health research and improve health outcomes through childhood and beyond.
Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto lens
A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in...
Vanderbilt whips Kentucky 80-55, improves to 18-3
Hey! Forget the three-game losing streak!
Harley's late goal lifts Stars past Blues, 4-3
Thomas Harley’s goal with just over a minute left short-circuited a late rally by the St. Louis Blues and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win on Tuesday night. Matt Duchene scored a pair of goals for his first multigoal game since Feb. 8. Roope Hintz also scored and Jake Oettinger made 23 saves, as the Stars won for the third time in their last four games and improved to 10-2-1 against St. Louis going back to Nov. 28, 2022.
DePaul's mission: Replicating home success at Georgetown
DePaul is off to its best start in Big East play since 2015, but there's still opportunity for improvement.
Tea can improve your health and longevity, but how you drink it matters
Drinking tea, particularly green tea, is linked to better heart health, improved metabolism, and lower risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. It may also help protect the brain and preserve muscle strength as people age. However, processed teas—such as bottled and bubble varieties—often contain sugars and additives that may cancel out these benefits. Moderation and choosing freshly brewed tea appear key.
The Children’s Trust announces “significant expansion” of its investment in student health
The Children’s Trust, established by voter referendum to improve the lives of families and children in Miami-Dade County, announced earlier this month that it will expand its HealthConnect in Our Schools initiative.
AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
Apple’s AirTag successor is finally here, five years after the original model. Here’s every feature that’s new and improved with AirTag 2.
NASA Science Flights Venture to Improve Severe Winter Weather Warnings
A team of NASA scientists deployed on an international mission designed to better understand severe winter storms. The North American Upstream
'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving
'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.
Here's the good news and bad news on upgrading to the AirTag 2
Apple yesterday announced the AirTag 2, the first update to its standalone location-tracking device. It offers improved Precision Finding, a...
Climate-risk scores shape billion-dollar decisions, and new study says science behind them needs to be more transparent
A new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences argues that trustworthiness of climate-risk scores depends not just on the sophistication of the models used to produce the scores but also on whether the science behind them is open, reusable and transparent enough for others to examine, test and improve.
Models that improve on their own are AI's next big thing
The move could provide fresh acceleration to AI's capabilities, but also introduces new areas of risk.
AirTag 2: Three tidbits you might have missed
Apple today announced its second-generation AirTag, bringing major improvements to the incredible popular item tracker. Here are three things you...
Policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments: WHO guideline
This WHO guideline provides Member States with evidence-based recommendations and implementation considerations on policies to improve school food environments. It covers three areas: direct food provision in schools; nutrition standards or rules for foods and beverages served or sold at school; and nudging interventions that modify the school food environment to promote healthier choices.
HDUs help deliver quality and cost improvements, Medicaid leaders say
Melissa Kotrys of the Contexture health information exchange previews her HIMSS26 panel session exploring how health data utility capabilities support Medicaid and public health objectives.
Apple Announces New AirTag with Longer Range, Louder Speaker
Apple Inc. unveiled an upgraded AirTag accessory, with the $29 item finder now offering longer range, a louder speaker and other improvements.
UNCG Nursing Innovates Training to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
Professors Tammy Hall and Lisa Anders use simulation training to address maternal mortality disparities at UNCG.
Samsung, if You Add This to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, I'd Be Eternally Grateful
Commentary: I've tested phones for 14 years, and I've got a few ideas on how Samsung can improve its next phone.
Germany: Business index starts year with 'little momentum'
Germany's Ifo business barometer was stagnant in January, bucking predictions of a slight improvement. A dip in confidence in the service sector put the brakes on improved sentiments in other areas.
The magnetic secret inside steel finally explained
For years, scientists noticed that magnetic fields could improve steel, but no one knew exactly why. New simulations reveal that magnetism changes how iron atoms behave, making it harder for carbon atoms to slip through the metal. This slows diffusion at the atomic level and alters steel’s internal structure. The insight could lead to more efficient, lower-energy ways to make stronger steel.
Distant entangled atoms acting as one sensor deliver stunning precision
Researchers have demonstrated that quantum entanglement can link atoms across space to improve measurement accuracy. By splitting an entangled group of atoms into separate clouds, they were able to measure electromagnetic fields more precisely than before. The technique takes advantage of quantum connections acting at a distance. It could enhance tools such as atomic clocks and gravity sensors.
National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work
The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Husker plant geneticist James Schnable one of its highest honors for multiple advancements he has achieved in plant science. “Schnable’s pioneering innovations in plant genomics, quantitative genetics and phenotyping are reshaping how we understand, improve and sustain the world’s major crops,” the organization said in awarding him the 2026 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences.
Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
Apple today unveiled the new AirTag, now with an expanded finding range and a louder speaker.
Roku Starts Rolling Out Roku OS 15.1 Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players - Here is What's New
Roku has rolled out an update to its operating system that brings several improvements aimed at helping developers create better streaming apps for Roku devices. Known as Roku OS 15.1, this version focuses on tools that make app performance smoother, video playback more precise, and development processes more efficient. One major enhancement involves how videos […]
Small Business Technology News: AI Use Cases From PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Tesla And Others
From safety to customer service to the manufacturing floor, large companies are rolling out internal AI systems to improve their operations and help - not replace- their employees.
Brain bran: The protective effect that fibre has on cognition
Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient".
iPhone 17E Release Date, Price, and Specs
Apple's reportedly releasing a lower-priced iPhone 17, and it might offer notable improvements over last year's iPhone 16E.
How should the Bears handle pass rush this offseason?
The Bears need to improve the pass rush, and @kdthompson5 has some thoughts on the topic.
Maternal Health Awareness Day: Improving care for all women
Friday marks Maternal Health Awareness Day, which is meant to help prevent deaths, improve care, and increase access.
US business activity stable in January; price pressures persist
U.S. business activity was steady in January as an improvement in new orders was offset by a lackluster labor market and lingering concerns among firms over higher costs because of import tariffs, a survey showed on Friday.
US Business Activity Ticks Up While Hiring Remains Weak
US businesses kicked off the new year with only a slight improvement in activity, keeping a lid on demand for workers.
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
Landry tells Hispanic Chamber his immigration policies will boost Louisiana economy
Gov. Jeff Landry said his efforts to stem illegal immigration and improve public safety have ensured economic prosperity for the state in a keynote speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana.
M.B.A. Student Explores Data Center Opportunities with UToledo Business Incubator
Alex Li brings a wealth of industry experience to his master’s program, inspiring the business plan he's developing to improve the sustainability of data centers.
PSA: Switch 2 Visual And Performance Improvements Included In New Rocket League Update
Try it out today
Orlando Health St. Cloud hospital adds cath labs, ICU rooms to boost heart care
Additions to Orlando Health in St. Cloud aim to improve emergency heart-attack care and critical patient recovery.
How One Immigrant's Son Built a Successful Business While Lifting Others Up
Through Kamboj Ventures, he keeps returning to one question. If the money grows but nobody else’s life improves, what was the point?
HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists
The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has partnered with the Spears School of Business to engage 4+1 management information systems students as Data Wranglers. These students gain real-world hands-on experience analyzing heath care data and improve the health of Oklahomans.
Recent cases show flaws in NC’s mental health care system. How it could improve.
NC official says the state should boost Medicaid rates for mental health care and fund work that would help patients after incarceration.
Rapid City Council votes to terminate Mt. Rushmore Road Business Improvement District
Mount Rushmore Road won't have a Business Improvement District created.
Public values scientists but fewer feel informed about science, ...
Survey will provide government with insights on how the public perception of science could be improved
Silverthorne is now accepting applications for its business grant program
Silverthorne has allocated $40,000, with awards up to $10,000 per business, for its 2026 business grants cycle. Introduced in 2012, the Business Improvement Grant Program provides grants to businesses through a competitive application review process....
January Xbox Update: Xbox Expands to Arm-based PCs, Game Save Sync Indicator, and More
Starting the new year, we have some new updates to help expand and improve how you play Xbox games.
More Staff Means Better Health Among Nursing Home Residents, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Boosting staffing levels at nursing homes could improve the health of residents, a new study says. Fewer residents wound up with injuries and illnesses after an Illinois program increased staff at nursing homes with ...
Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems.
My friends in Italy are using AI therapists. But is that so bad, when a stigma surrounds mental health?
State provision for psychological health services is lamentable. Until things improve, let’s not judge those who turn to an app for help, says Italian author Viola Di Grado
Berlin residents voice concerns over food waste facility despite health assessment
State health officials concluded there are no health risks from a food waste facility that has drawn complaints from residents for more than two years, but some say improvements still aren’t enough.
Tiny doses of THC show big benefits for HIV treatment
A new study suggests that micro-doses of THC could help counter many long-term side effects of HIV treatment without causing intoxication. In animal models, low-dose THC reduced inflammation, improved gut bacteria, boosted serotonin, and lowered harmful cholesterol and bile acids. Surprisingly, it also reduced circulating levels of antiretroviral drugs while maintaining viral suppression, potentially protecting the liver. Scientists say the results point to a promising new approach for managing chronic complications of HIV.
System76 Continues Driving More Improvements Into The COSMIC Desktop
Following the December launch of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS and the first major COSMIC desktop release, System76 software engineers have continued making improvements to their Rust-based desktop environment.
Manchester Kings prevail, improve to 5-3
Four players scored goals and goalie Cam Roberge made 10 saves as the Manchester Kings beat Lebanon/Stevens/Mascoma 4-1 in a boys hockey game on Monday at Campion Rink.
ServiceNow partners with OpenAI in three-year push to transform enterprise AI
ServiceNow and OpenAI expand partnership to deliver custom AI solutions for enterprise platforms, helping businesses improve margins and grow revenue.
North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative
State officials outline next steps to spending federal funds to improve care in rural communities as lawmakers raise concerns about equity.
Fallout 76 Update Notes
Our latest update for Fallout 76 launches today to bring improvements to Appalachia.
Not like the old days? In truth, there has never been a better time to watch sport
For all the golden moments, rewatching coverage from 40 years ago was a lesson in how much things have improved
Minnesota bags almost all of requested $200M federal grant to boost rural health care
The state must distribute $193 million to rural health care providers and prove the money improves care in 2026 before it can ask for more in 2027.
Google’s Gemini Sees Skyrocketing Business Sales
Google’s improvements to its Gemini AI models are boosting the company’s top line. Over the past year, Google’s business selling access to its Gemini AI models has skyrocketed, reflecting the improving quality of those models, according to three people with knowledge of Gemini’s sales. That’s ...
Opinion | Stop Worrying, and Let A.I. Help Save Your Life
A.I. isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be to improve medicine.
Report says business is booming in Lake County: ‘We continue to see extensive growth’
In 2025, businesses spent an aggregate of $633 million to build, expand or improve facilities, according to Lake County Partners annual report released Jan. 9 in Lincolnshire.
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 percent. It’s a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
Rural Small Business Confidence Improves Heading into 2026
Rising rural business confidence supports local ag economies, but taxes and labor shortages remain key constraints.
AI Has Taken Over Every Industry — Here's How Your Business Can Actually Use It
Learn how to leverage AI to improve processes, power growth and make stronger connections with your customers.
Tennessee football hits and misses as transfer portal closes
The transfer portal is closing to new entries, but Tennessee football is still at work to improve its roster. Here's the breakdown at each position.
Grand Island business owner questions city support after Mayor Steele's town hall meeting
On Monday, Helzer attended Mayor Roger Steele's town hall, hoping to hear how the city plans to support small businesses and improve public transportation.
Kettering Health and Ohio University Scale Partnership to Improve Health for Ohio Communities
Kettering Health and Ohio University announced an academic, research and clinical affiliation designed to improve health for Ohioans.
Trump touts rural health fund as part of affordability push
President Trump on Friday touted a targeted $50 billion rural health fund as evidence of his administration’s commitment to helping rural communities improve health care costs and access, part of a…
Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond
The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison
A new video comparison has come in for the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its Switch original. Probably the biggest here is load time improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, loading is reduced by about half. Elsewhere, things are mostly the same. Nintendo hasn’t touched up the graphics in any way, and unfortunately, it’s still...
Gov. Stein to discuss rural health improvements at virtual town hall
Governor Josh Stein, along with other state officials, will host a virtual town hall on Friday, Jan. 16, to discuss North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation
China’s slowing growth, bilateral tensions top US business concerns
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in China finds that expectations for Sino-US ties have ‘improved significantly’.
iOS 26.3 Update Set To Improve Hundreds Of Millions Of iPhones
In a few weeks, the next major iPhone update will land. And the latest beta reveals an important change is on its way which could radically change messaging.
TBICoE Education Series: Performance Nutrition After TBI
This TBICoE virtual training examines the critical role of nutrition, supplementation, and gut health in optimizing recovery and performance following TBI. Participants will learn how specific diets and evidence-based supplements can help heal the brain, lower inflammation, and improve thinking and energy.
iPhone 17e to Gain Dynamic Island But Display Still Stuck at 60Hz
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch at the top of the screen, but unlike the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, the display itself will still refresh at 60Hz, according to a known Weibo leaker. Apple made major improvements to the iPhone 17's display last year, introducing ProMotion display technology with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, similar to recent iPhone Pro models.
RCS texting between Galaxy phones and iPhones could improve soon
Apple could be working on bringing RCS Universal Profile 3.0 to iPhones with an update, which could improve RCS texting with Galaxy phones.
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera specs and memory configurations leak again
Samsung is bringing camera hardware improvements to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. And despite the RAM shortage, it is keeping the 16GB RAM option.
Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
A "shared commitment" to improve player safety
Windows 11 Update KB5074109 Critical Security Fixes and Major Bugs for AVD and Gaming
Analyze Windows 11 update KB5074109. Covers 114 security patches and battery improvements, but also critical bugs affecting Azure Virtual and gaming.