19 billion passwords have leaked online: How to protect yourself
Passwords are outdated, and it’s time for both tech companies and users to move on. There, I said it. Like it or not, the weakest link in cybersecurity is anything…
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a spike in cases in China. A…
Cold sores may play role in Alzheimer's development, new research reveals
Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. Researchers examined 344,628 “case-control pairs.” The pairs were matched…
NASA revives 'dead' thrusters on Voyager 1 after two decades of inactivity
NASA revived roll thrusters on the 47-year-old Voyager 1 that were thought to be dead for two decades. According to the space agency, scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of…
Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests
Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes…
Most Americans hit the snooze button every morning — here’s why it could be bad for your health
More than half of sleep sessions end with the snooze button, with people sneaking in an extra 11 minutes on average, a new study reveals — but experts say it…
Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows
Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer, is known to have a very poor prognosis — but a new study suggests that a pain-relieving drug could extend…
Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden's diagnosis
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. Biden’s team shared a statement on Sunday that the former president was experiencing “increasing urinary symptoms” ahead of…
Joe Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on…
Check washing crisis fueled by AI and mail theft
Once considered an old-fashioned crime, check washing has roared back to life with alarming sophistication. Criminals are not just targeting personal checks anymore. They are exploiting every vulnerability in the…