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Strengthening One Health Field Epidemiology Capacity in the WHO South-East Asia Region
Recent public health emergencies—including the COVID-19 pandemic, recurrent zoonotic disease outbreaks, and the high level of antimicrobial resistance—have underscored the urgent need for strong, multisectoral field epidemiology capacities. This reinforces the importance of a workforce equipped with One Health field epidemiology competencies. To address this need, WHO works with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), as part of Quadripartite Alliance for One Health, to strengthen field epidemiology training programmes using a One Health approach.These efforts are aligned with WHO SEARO’s Strategic Framework for Action for Strengthening Surveillance, Risk Assessment and Field Epidemiology and the Regional Roadmap to Advance Field Epidemiology Capacities 2025–2029 emphasize workforce development, multisectoral collaboration, and enhanced preparedness for health emergencies. With funding from the Pandemic Fund, The Competency for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE) integration within Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) or similar initiatives has been initiated in Bangladesh and India and is planned in Sri Lanka.BangladeshIn Bangladesh, COHFE is being adapted to strengthen the Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Bangladesh (FETP-B) Advanced programme. Initiated in July 2025 and led by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), the process brought together stakeholders from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, academia, and laboratories.A Multisectoral Working Group (MWG) was established to guide implementation, conduct readiness assessments, and identify opportunities to institutionalize One Health collaboration. Through national multisectoral consultations and a competency prioritization workshop held in Dhaka in November 2025, stakeholders identified priority technical competencies for surveillance, outbreak investigation, data analysis, and risk assessment, alongside functional competencies related to leadership, coordination, and the laboratory–epidemiology interface. The process also surfaced systemic barriers—such as challenges in data sharing and limited joint investigations—enabling targeted recommendations. These outcomes are guiding curriculum revision, the introduction of One Health simulations and joint field exercises, and the development of a national multisectoral mentorship pool, with updated training materials expected to be implemented in the upcoming cohort.Figure 1. Competency prioritization involving multisectoral stakeholders“COHFE represents a significant step forward in operationalizing the One Health approach. The collaboration between national institutions and the Quadripartite partners is critical for building resilient systems to address complex health challenges in the region.”, Prof. (Dr) Tahmina Sirin, Director, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh.Aligning India’s One Health Training with COHFEIn India, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has strengthened One Health workforce development through its SectorConnect initiative. WHO supported a comprehensive competency mapping and curriculum review to align the Field Epidemiology Programme in One Health (FEP-OH) with all 14 COHFE domains. The review identified strong foundations while generating actionable recommendations to strengthen One Health learning outcomes, expand joint field-based learning, and enhance competency-based assessment. These improvements are informing programme refinement and phased scale-up across additional states.Figure 2. Strengthening learning outcomes for the SectorConnect FEP OH CurriculumThrough these efforts, WHO SEARO will continue to support countries to move from separate sector-based training toward an integrated, impact-driven One Health field epidemiology workforce capable of addressing complex health threats at human-animal-environment interface.ReferencesFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization, & World Organisation for Animal Health. (2024). Competencies for One Health field epidemiology (COHFE) framework. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080058World Health Organization. (2023). Strategic framework for action for strengthening surveillance, risk assessment and field epidemiology for health security threats in the WHO South-East Asia Region. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290210030World Health Organization. (2024). Regional roadmap to advance field epidemiology capacities in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2025–2029. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290229544
Winter Sports and Lower Limb Motor Disability
People with lower limb motor disability need tailored equipment, training, and medical oversight to boost performance while preventing upper limb overload and skin problems.
Bob on Business: UTA business professor sees uncertainty ahead for financial markets, mortgage rates
Also, energy assets sold and Compass expands at Clearfork.
This Week in Politics with UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon
UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon talks about the conflict in Iran and more of the latest political news.
City of Mobile sponsoring mental health discussion for teens Monday
The post says its an opportunity for young people to engage in open and honest conversations with trained mental health professionals who are there to listen and support.
As mental health crisis grows, legal skirmish around treatment persists in Orange County
Even if a lawsuit between the county and the nonprofit that runs Be We OC ended today, the county would still struggle to treat about 40,000 indigent residents who suffer extreme mental illness.
Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site
Former CAE vice-president Zhao Xiangeng is among a number of academicians no longer profiled on the body’s website.
Home for Families launches on-site mental health support for clients
Columbus nonprofit Home for Families has partnered with Hidden Roots Mental Health to bring on-site mental health services to clients.
Local contractors top national rankings; LSU professors honored for groundbreaking research
Here are some of the recent awards and special recognitions received by leaders at south Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups.
Paseo Pottery to launch Pitch Night to help Santa Fe nonprofits
The event will have a Shark Tank-like atmosphere, except participants will compete for the right to a pottery fundraiser.
FSG defends its record in Pittsburgh as sale of Penguins nears
After members of a city agency on Thursday said Fenway Sports Group had failed to deliver on promises to Pittsburgh and accused the organization of “profiteering,” FSG...
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
How to Make a Killing to Wu-Tang Clan: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Glen Powell indulges in some murder most profitable, and the influential rap collective arrive in the UK complete with a clutch of peerless classics
Mental health professionals offer advice after 13-year-old boy in Alstead dies by suicide
A 13-year-old boy died Thursday in Alstead by suicide, his family told News 9.
Nonprofit coffee shop in Pittston celebrates major milestone with new business
At Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, it all started three years ago, with the hope for a more inclusive community for people with diverse abilities. Bartoli's daughter, Elle, Coffee Inclusive's Chief Amb...
Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms
Farmers in the U.S. and Canada, who were already worried about prospects for another year of low profits or losses, now could have spring planting disrupted as they struggle to find fertilizer, and prices for any available supplies have spiked more than a third since the war in Iran paralyzed global trade.
Derek Schaeffer selected as a 2026 Frontiers of Science Fellow
The assistant professor was one of 80 early-career U.S. researchers honored by the National Academy of Sciences program.
The New CEO Of Acquisition.com: From Goldman To Building The ‘Disney Of Business’
Most Goldman Sachs bankers leave with a set of deal-structuring skills and a polished LinkedIn profile. Sharran Srivatsaa left with a lesson he learned at a closing dinner.
How Safe Is Plasma Donation?
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
British politics is hooked on flashy fake numbers – and the AI investment debacle proves it
A claim that the UK is attracting billions of pounds in AI investment has been debunked. That’s no surprise when our establishment runs on dubious ‘good news’, says Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London and former senior civil servant
Reeves vows to ‘crack down’ on energy and fuel bosses exploiting Britons through ‘rip-off’ prices
The chancellor is set to meet with energy bosses over concerns that companies are profiteering from oil and gas prices
European businesses warn Brussels over push to end reliance on US tech
Companies argue that ‘tech sovereignty’ drive could hit profits and undermine continent’s competitiveness
Fenway Sports Group should donate part of Penguins sale profits to lower Hill District, SEA says
As Fenway Sports Group completes its sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins, members of the Sports and Exhibition Authority board called on the organization to...
Breaking Down Meg Ryan’s Health Issues: Why Does She Limp?
The actress will be making high-profile appearance to honor Rob Reiner at the Oscars.
Inside the explosive growth of sports betting
As part of his investigation into sports betting, Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins gambled $10,000 during last NFL season. He spoke with co-host Tonya Mosley about his experiment, what he learned, and what the explosion of betting is doing to society. “It’s turning all of American life into a Las Vegas table game. There’s always this kind of glittering mirage of profit that you’re chasing, when, in reality, it’s designed to sort of demoralize and crush every regular person who plays.” They also talk about how betting has expanded to politics and international conflict.
Dean Kamen leaves FIRST, continues work at ARMI, Sequel after reviews
New Hampshire inventor Dean Kamen will officially step down as a board member of FIRST, the youth robotics nonprofit he founded in 1989, but will continue his work at the
PWHL to reach national U.S. TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
TruChoice Financial’s James Ruhle Named to Insurance Business America’s 2026 Top Specialist Wholesale Brokers List
Industry veteran recognized for expertise in advanced annuity solutions and commitment to financial professional
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy
Radian Group has ceased accepting new business for its mortgage conduit platform and will wind down the unit over the coming months. The company determined that discontinuing the operation was preferable to selling it, according to company statements.The conduit, which operated primarily through Radian Mortgage Capital, bought mortgages from lenders in the secondary market. It then sold these to investors or into private-label securitizations, sometimes retaining mortgage servicing rights on those loans.
PWHL to reach national U.S. TV audience with Scripps Sports
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States.
Rice Business launches Moody Business Scholars Program to accelerate undergraduate career pathways
Rice’s Virani Undergraduate School of Business is introducing the Moody Business Scholars Program, a highly selective, cohort-based undergraduate experience designed to prepare high-achieving business students for high-profile careers in competitive industries.
Health Care Workforce: Federal Grants Supporting Mental Health
Health professionals often work in stressful environments that can affect their mental health. From 2022-2024, the Department of Health and Human...
A major change could be coming in mental health diagnoses, psychiatrists say
The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators help diagnose and treat mental illness.
Why people believe conspiracy theories: A political scientist’s view
Political scientist Joseph Uscinski, a professor at the University of Miami, talks about conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. Uscinski’s research has found that conspiracy theories are not new, nor are they more prevalent than in the past. What has changed, he says, is that people at the highest echelons of power in the United States are embracing conspiracy theories, and conspiracy-mindedness is becoming more concentrated in one political party than in the past.
Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as six months for help.
Lilly finds impurity in compounded version of its weight-loss drug, warns of health risks
Compounded weight-loss drugs that contain vitamin B12 and the main ingredient in Eli Lilly's Zepbound could present health risks to consumers due to a previously unidentified impurity caused in the preparation, the U.S. drugmaker said in a public letter released on Thursday.
RTL Group Bets on Streaming Pivot
RTL says its streaming platform RTL+, which now boasts more than 8 million subscribers, will cross into profitability later this year.
Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Explains Why He Left Blizzard
He says the pressure kept ratcheting up to deliver more and more profits
Biomolecular profiling for noninvasive health monitoring
Nature Biotechnology - Kim et al. present mass spectrometry and wearable sensor technology as complementary approaches that, when integrated, can co-evolve to open new possibilities for noninvasive...
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 9-13, 2026, includes responsible integration of artificial intelligence into military medicine, honoring Department of War medical leaders and professionals, and tactical training for warfighter readiness.
3 Questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences
MIT Professor Jesse Thaler discusses the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the mathematical and physical sciences.
Nonprofit clinics offer crucial lifeline to Georgians living without health insurance
Across Georgia, nonprofit clinics like Good Shepherd in Clayton County are stepping up to provide free medical services for the state's 1.2 million uninsured.
KBE discusses science standards, assessments and student performance during March virtual meeting
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed science education in Kentucky, including a closer look at the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, how Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems measure science proficiency, and student performance,
Scientists squished microbes into a steel 'sandwich' — and made a profound discovery about life in space
"Extremophile" bacteria could survive asteroid impacts that are strong enough to launch them into space, suggesting that life could travel between planetary bodies.
AHA podcast: Better Teams, Better Mental Health Care
Jeremy Fish, M.D., director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at John Muir Health, and Pilar Corcoran-Lozano, behavioral health corps faculty and supervising psychologist of the co-training program at John Muir Health, discuss how training physicians and behavioral health professionals as a team is improving patient care, strengthening teamwork and expanding access to these vital mental health services.
Special Entertainment Offer for Nonprofits
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS® is the only national TV provider offering a programming discount to nonprofits.
Heating oil suppliers ‘blatantly profiteering’ from Middle East conflict
Conservative MP Harriet Cross calls for CMA investigation, saying some suppliers are doubling prices
Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging. The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one ...
Why Attend - 2026 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum
Join us for the top business aviation event in the Northeast! This one-day program is jam-packed with networking opportunities, an aircraft display, educational sessions and a hangar filled with a wide variety of exhibits. Connect with industry professionals, stay informed on the latest topics in business aviation and discover an amazing array of products and services.
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 years
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. is the latest company to leave California, seeking increased efficiency and profitability.
What does Denmark think of Gov. Jeff Landry’s Greenland role? We asked an expert from there.
“He’s considered a very important person from a Danish perspective,” the professor said.
New Chambersburg director brings business and nonprofit experience
Angie Allaire begins her role as Downtown Chambersburg’s director, emphasizing collaboration, local stories and community connection.
Is gambling hurting the integrity of sports? Here’s what Missouri and Kansas experts say
Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, nearly 40 states have legalized the practice, including Kansas and Missouri. As professional sports teams partner with sportsbooks and gambling scandals continue to affect leagues, how much is the integrity of sports at risk?
Orange County pushes, again, to cut ties with mental health nonprofit, Mind OC
A cross-complaint comes as a second Be Well mental health campus is set to open in Irvine. Nonprofit leaders deny the allegations.
The Wild League aims to turn sports mascots into conservation champions
Lions, tigers and bears aren’t just among the world’s most iconic wildlife. They’re also among the most popular mascots in professional sports. A new study published in BioScience finds that across 50 countries and 10 team sports, 727 professional organizations use wild animals in their names, logos or fan nicknames. The most frequently represented species […]
According to SEC Filing, Thomas W. Smith Trimmed Yelp Stake as Local Services Advertising Reshapes the Business
A recent SEC filing shows that investment manager Thomas W. Smith reduced his position in Yelp during the fourth quarter. Yelp’s platform helps people find local services and connects them with businesses looking for new customers, with a growing focus on higher-value categories such as home improvement and professional services.
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
Why authentic leadership matters more than ever
Mission-driven leaders are facing unprecedented pressure as economic uncertainty, political polarization, rapid technological change and growing public scrutiny reshape how organizations operate, Harvard Business Review writes. A recent analysis highlights how these overlapping forces are turning routine decisions into tests of values, strategy and credibility. Research based on surveys and discussions with nonprofit and social […]
Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war
Russia “gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise,” European Council President António Costa said. “It profits from the diversion of military capabilities.”
Davenport University expands access to growing health information field with new partnerships
Davenport University joins a growing chorus to protect patient data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2025 that the demand for health information management professionals is growing rapidly. To meet the growing need, the university’s College of Health Professions has formed three new health information management partnerships with Southern University at New
Studio Display XDR White Paper Reveals New Color System and Future Calibration Feature
Apple's newly published Studio Display XDR Technology Overview white paper reveals two notable display technologies: a forthcoming Full Calibration feature and a new color measurement model called Apple CMF 2026. According to the document, a future macOS update will introduce Full Calibration, a feature that allows users to recalibrate key display characteristics using professional measurement equipment.
YouTube Adds Politicians and Journalists to Deepfake Detection Tool
The tool, previously only available to Hollywood stars and some top YouTube creators, will allow these high-profile users to flag deepfakes or other AI-generated content that features their likeness.
Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations
Ed Martin, an outspoken Trump administration official, is facing attorney discipline proceedings in Washington, DC, for a letter he sent to Georgetown Law about its diversity programs, the district’s professional conduct investigator announced on Tuesday.
High School Students Advance from State Science and Engineering Fair to International Competition
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce that Pavan Subramani from Morgantown High School (Monongalia County), Iqraa Zaman from George Washington High School (Kanawha County) and the team of Jaxon Milam and Joseph Nodurft from the Linsly School (Ohio County) have advanced from the 72nd annual West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair (WVSSEF) to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The state-level fair serves as the qualifier for the ISEF, and these four students will represent the Mountain State in Phoenix in May.To compete in the WVSSEF, students in Grades 3-12 had to win their local, county and regional science and engineering fairs. Today’s competition resulted in 48 first place winners, 53 second place winners and 46 third place winners. For the full detailed list, view the 2026 WVSSEF Official Results.The WVSSEF challenges students to think critically about the world around them, encouraging them to find answers to unsolved questions and address problems by introducing proactive solutions. Students are also provided the opportunity to present their projects to judges—industry professionals and university professors—to discuss the research findings, scientific methodologies and hypotheses involved in their work.“The West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair is a highlight of every school year, as it brings some of the Mountain State's most accomplished students together as a showcase of the immense talent and potential they possess," said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. "These young scholars show time and time again that the future economy of West Virginia is bright. The attention to detail in every project and the passion and joy expressed by our students are truly inspiring."The WVSSEF featured 273 aspiring scientists, chemists and engineers who presented 209 projects featuring material science, animal science, plant science, physics, astronomy, engineering and more.View event photos.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Josh Turek hears rural health care concerns, pitches public option
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek heard from health care professionals at a roundtable in Des Moines as part of his campaign.
Aveeno® announces research collaboration to advance skin health science and education as skin care brand celebrates 80 years of innovation
Collaboration to focus on preclinical and clinical research, professional education, and innovative strategies to amplify advancements in skin science
Aveeno® announces research collaboration to advance skin health science and education as skin care brand celebrates 80 years of innovation
Collaboration to focus on preclinical and clinical research, professional education, and innovative strategies to amplify advancements in skin science
More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the covid-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) Announces its 2026 Annual Conference for Business Brokers
The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) will host its industry's premier event — The 2026 IBBA Annual Conference — on May 29 - May 31 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. The conference will bring together Business Brokers from across the world for two days of education, networking and professional development not found anywhere else. The IBBA is the largest international, not-for-profit association for Business Brokers.
Opinion: Colorado health care system should include food as medicine
Building a sustainable approach to chronic disease requires collaboration among health providers, nonprofits, policymakers, community partners.
Absa Profit Climbs to Fresh Record as Africa Businesses Expand
Absa Group Ltd.’s profit rose to a record as business outside the lender’s home market of South Africa surged.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
A Florida appellate panel on Friday blocked a lower court's temporary injunction giving an extra year of eligibility for a college basketball player, ruling in a split opinion that the order's...
Stock Market Today, March 9: Hims & Hers Health Soars on Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Drug Deal
On March 9, 2026, a new Novo Nordisk pact reshaped this telehealth player’s GLP-1 strategy, margins, and legal risk profile.
JFRD didn’t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Inspectors then found costly issues that could put it out of business
A Jacksonville nonprofit that has helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction for nearly six decades is now facing costly safety upgrades after a recent fire inspection revealed the residential portion of the property had never been inspected by fire officials.
Murray Mackenzie | The College of Business
Murray Mackenzie is a teaching professor of marketing & tourism management at The College of Business.
St. Mary's alumna becomes second woman in 51 years to earn engineering honor
St. Mary’s University alumna Jennifer “Jenny” LaFoy reached a career milestone in 2025 when the Texas Society of Professional Engineers named her Engineer of the Year. She is only the second woman to receive the distinction in the award’s 51-year history.
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer to resign after 12 years amid 'internal politics and pettiness'
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange, Person, Caswell) will become the new executive director of the statewide nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center, a multi-issue, advocacy organization that works to advance economic opportunity, fairness and justice.
How Profits Took Over American Politics
President Trump's family has profited from his time in office. But the problem of money in politics bigger than him.
Reubin O’D. Askew Lecture Series returns with discussion on East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy - University of West Florida Newsroom
The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]
Business for Good 2026
Maine companies are increasingly recognizing that success is measured by more than profit alone. Research shows that people value businesses that operate responsibly by protecting the environment, supporting their communities, and fostering workplaces built on shared purpose. Business for Good spotlights the Maine organizations, large and small, that are driving positive change through community involvement, responsible growth, and purpose-driven leadership.
Eranda Jayawickreme awarded honorary doctorate for contributions to science and society
Eranda Jayawickreme, Harold W. Tribble Professor of Psychology and a senior research fellow with the Program for Leadership and Character, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Utrecht University in recognition of his contributions to science and society. Jayawickreme’s research focuses on post-traumatic growth as [...]
BCT Entertainment Expands Lighting Inventory With Elation PARAGON, PULSE And SŌL
Anaheim-based production company BCT Entertainment is strengthening its position as a premium supplier of professional lighting solutions with a large investment in Elation’s newest generation of l | With continued growth and a strong start to 2026, BCT is placing greater emphasis on serving the touring and festival market.
From the publisher: Business leaders are channeling CSR values into innovative models
Across the state, companies are redefining what success looks like. Profit remains essential. Growth matters. But more leaders are asking a broader question, What impact are we having on our employees, our communities and the environment we all share?
Sabres honor local female sports leaders on Women in Sports Night
The Buffalo Sabres are proud to celebrate the contributions of female athletes, administrators and fans during our annual Girls and Women in Sports Night on Sunday, March 8 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This year, we’ll be highlighting five women who have made a profound impact in the Western New