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California reported 2,100 cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in 2023, a 15% jump from the previous year. Most of the cases involved people with 'latent' infections that became active, causing them to get sick and become infectious to others. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an advisory flagging this 'substantial increase' in active TB, although the department noted that the uptick represents a return to pre-pandemic numbers.
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2 years ago Read more at Livescience.com

Purdue University study assesses key bacteria that improve human health WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. A 2,000-calorie daily diet would call for 28 grams of fiber, the equivalent of a combination of cooked beans, two cups of brown rice, one cup of broccoli and one banana. The whole-food fibers it replaces naturally contain both soluble and insoluble fibers that promote Clostridia.
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MLB’s brightest supernova, a two-way dynamo with two MVP awards and a hot-off-the-presses $700 million contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers, has found himself linked to a federal gambling scandal involving his longtime interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara. In the days before Ohtani addressed the media on Monday, the lack of meaningful information only fanned the flames of speculation and conjecture.
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Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky, 60, and Douglas Robertson, 56, arrested in connection with a years-long scheme. The two Kansas men owned and operated KanRus Trading Company. They supplied Western avionics equipment to Russian companies and provided repair services.
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The most powerful supercomputer in the world now exceeds 1 exaFLOP — 1 quintillion (1018) FLOPS. Scientists initially planned to use Frontier for cancer research, drug discovery, nuclear fusion, exotic materials, designing superefficient engines and modeling stellar explosions, according to IEEE Spectrum. In the coming years, scientists will use Frontier to design new transport and medicine technologies.
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Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL)’s Undersea Health Epidemiology Research Program (UHERP), presents a UHERP poster during the Military Health System Research Symposium. NSMRL, part of Navy Medicine’s Research & Development enterprise, is the only research team in the Navy that studies the health of women divers and submariners. The decision was controversial—it had been argued that women could not fit into the submarine environment.
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Wipro Limited is an institute renowned for research and education in science and engineering. The online Master’s in Technology course will emphasize key areas such as AI, Foundations of ML/AI, Data Science, and Business Analytics. This initiative is a pivotal step towards up-skilling by engaging with premier universities and enhancing top talent through formal degree programs.
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International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific A comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in science and research across various countries addresses both the advancements made and the challenges faced in this field. This working paper provides new insights and resources from countries from all regions of the world, at various stages of integrating AI into their research ecosystems. The ISC Center for Science Futures will continue engaging with experts from different countries around the world.
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Morgan State University has two research centers working against the health consequences that stem from unfair historical policies. Some communities of color lack resources, such as grocery stores, high-quality schools, functional infrastructure, and jobs that pay living wages. CUHE is locally focused, but the issues are not unique, says RCMI@Morgan.
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2 years ago Read more at Science

You can use these promos on any game, including the Sweet 16, MLB Opening Day, the NBA and more. We’ll explain the four main types, plus how much cash on average you can actually expect to earn by claiming the promos. Most people won’t use bonus bets optimally, however, so sportsbooks only pay out about 30% of all bonus beties. This means that you need to bet more than $4,000 on the opposite side of your $1,000 first bet.
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2 years ago Read more at New York Post