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Judge to Fine California Each Day It Fails to Complete Prisoner Suicide Prevention Measures

A federal judge said this week that she will begin fining California potentially tens of thousands of dollars daily after more than 200 prison inmates killed themselves during eight years in which state corrections officials failed to complete court-ordered suicide prevention measures. Addressing a chronic tragedy that has plagued the state for decades, Chief U.S. […]

Published on March 1, 2023

Are our pets leaking information about us?

Just when you thought your pets’ loyalty couldn’t be compromised, new research reveals that pet and animal-related apps pose a cybersecurity threat to their owners. It’s like having a chatty parrot in your living room, except this time the parrot is your beloved pet’s app, leaking information about you to potential hackers. With technology woven […]

Published on March 1, 2023

Gut bacteria linked to dementia with Lewy bodies

Just like a group of friends on a camping trip, certain gut bacteria can have a big impact on dementia with Lewy bodies. Scientists have discovered three bacterial buddies, named Collinsella, Ruminococcus, and Bifidobacterium, that are associated with this neurodegenerative disease. By adjusting the levels of these little companions, we might be able to slow […]

Published on March 1, 2023