Woodstock Wire: NewsTidBits

Aspencore -- EETimes Europe - Have you ever worried about the safety of your grandparents or parents while they're driving or biking on the road? Your worry is justified. The road isn't a safe place for older people.



In Europe, around 27% of all road fatalities...

Life -- Phys.org - Imagine if your dead laptop or phone could charge in a minute or if an electric car could be fully powered in 10 minutes.

Life -- Phys.org - Boeing is set to launch its first crewed space mission in June without fixing a small helium gas leak on its troubled Starliner spaceship, officials said Friday.

Life -- Reader's Digest - As any Disney superfan (I count myself as one!) likely knows, Disney Vacation Club is Disneys version of a timeshare across its many properties around the United States. So when I was invited to travel along with my husband and two kids...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms behind schizophrenia by mapping genetic risk factors to specific brain cells. Researchers used comprehensive genetic and cellular analyses to identify how these genes affect different...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans support strict border control and fair pathways for immigrants entering the U.S. illegally. Public opinion favors both deportation and citizenship options.

Life -- Phys.org - Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)-medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux in people and animals-may be effective...

SupplyChain -- Procurement Insights - Under Kenny, Red Lobster also cut two of its longtime shrimp suppliers- and competitors to Thai Union - to purchase more shrimp from Thai Union at higher costs, according to Red Lobster's bankruptcy filing. Kenny's decision came...

Tech -- ExtremeTech - Parts of the human genome affected by viral relics appear to be linked with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Life -- Live Science - Unusually high temperatures combined with the abatement of the El Nino could lead to more major hurricanes this year.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers are investigating the connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer's disease. They believe harmful metabolites from bad bacteria can travel to the brain, causing inflammation and potentially triggering dementia.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - An estimated 15 million U.S. adults have used injectable Type 2 diabetes drugs for weight loss. Reported effectiveness is lower among older adults.

gizmag -- Circadian rhythms are the internal 'clocks' that nearly every tissue and cell runs in the background, collectively tuned to the 24-hour day-night cycle. Aside from being the bane of shift workers, disruption of the body's circadian rhythm has been linked...

Media -- CNBC - Business - The ambiguity of Dimon's plans has made succession timing at JPMorgan one of the persistent questions for the bank's investors and analysts. He is 68.

Life -- Psychology Today - It remains a matter of scientific debate whether the beta amyloid buildup is the cause of Alzheimer's or a feature of it. It's time to look at "out of the clump" fresh approaches.

Media -- CNBC - Business - Spirit makes fuselages at the plant for Boeing's best-selling 737 Max plane, deliveries of which have slowed in the wake of a door panel blowout.

Think -- Knowledge@Wharton - EBRI Director of Wealth Benefits joins the show to discuss the company's new retirement confidence survey...

Life -- The Wirecutter - With more significant fires becoming the new normal, even people not directly threatened are concerned with what to do about the spread of wildfire smoke. With new threats emerging for areas that have not previously dealt with smoke conditions,...

Life -- Stat - As pediatricians who take care of children in the inpatient, emergency, and primary care settings, we are alarmed by the recent trend of families having to go without basic medications to control their child's asthma. At least seven children have...

Media -- Fox - Health - Most Americans - more than 65% - have private health insurance, but a new report has revealed a potentially very expensive drawback.Patients who have private (commercial) coverage may end up paying significantly more for their medical care...

Media -- PYMNTS.com - Is your refrigerator running?

Rather than going to catch it, as the old prank phone call goes, Home Depot told investors during its first-quarter 2024 earnings call Tuesday (May 14) that many of today's consumers are sitting out on major...

Tech -- GeekWire - Melinda French Gates is walking away from a 2,000-employee philanthropy with assets totaling more than $75 billion. But some say her departure from the Gates Foundation, announced Monday, could unlock...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study found that some individuals show no Alzheimer's symptoms despite having the disease's brain processes. This "resilient" group has unique molecular and cellular characteristics, including higher antioxidant production by...

Life -- The Positivity Blog - "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."Eleanor Roosevelt

"You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens."Louise L. Hay

It's so easy be dragged...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans continue to rank real estate as the best long-term investment, while stocks have gained in attractiveness and gold has waned.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Sleep apnea events during REM sleep are linked to verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. The research highlights the importance of focusing on sleep-stage-specific apnea severity for accurate diagnosis...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Neuroengineers discovered that certain brain cells age faster than others, particularly in Alzheimer's patients. Using a new technique called MUSIC, they identified distinct aging patterns in brain cells and sex-specific differences...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers developed tiny "mini-brains" from stem cells to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease. These mini-brains, created from human blood, accurately reflect the pathology of Alzheimer's on a smaller scale. This innovative...

Life -- WebMD - If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you're very likely to develop Alzheimer's. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.

Life -- Psychology Today - Life balance is within reach for most of us if we are determined, intentional, and patient. Here's how.

Media -- CNBC - Tech - Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, and Melinda French Gates divorced in 2021 but since then have continued to operate the Gates Foundation together.

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study identifies a crucial factor in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease-the accumulation of Glu-5'tsRNA-CTC in neuron mitochondria. This small RNA fragment disrupts mitochondrial protein synthesis and cristae structure, accelerating...

Life -- Stat - Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she and her ex-husband Bill Gates founded and built into one of the world's largest philanthropic organizations over the past 20 years.

"This...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Seven in 10 Americans say they have given a lot of thought to the election, on par with readings in 2008 and 2020 when voter turnout was high.

Life -- Psychology Today - The popularity of this Type 2 diabetes medication is rising, but some warn of the effects of off-label use by those with eating disorders.

gizmag -- Worldwide, stomach cancer rounds out the top five most commonly diagnosed cancers. While incidence rates are highest in Eastern Asia, there's been an alarming rise in the incidence of stomach cancer among people under 50 in both high- and low-risk countries,...

gizmag -- An incredible new study has upended our understanding of genetic Alzheimer's disease, finding that nearly everyone carrying two copies of a culprit gene had distinct biological markers of the degenerative condition by the age of 65. This means the APOE4...

Life -- The Wirecutter - If you love cold drinks, a countertop ice maker might make your day. These machines tend to be more alike than different. But whether you want to chill a tumbler of lemonade, fill a cocktail shaker, or ice enough drinks for a party, the...

Life -- Psychology Today - Has your loved one told you something happened that you're not sure is true? It could be a false memory.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Nearly seven in 10 Americans expect home prices to rise in their local area over the next year. Three-quarters think it is a bad time to buy a house.

Life -- Phys.org - An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers discovered a new mechanism in the brain that enhances memory formation while reducing energy consumption during sleep. The study finds that this process occurs in the entorhinal cortex, a key area for learning and memory...

Life -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - A team of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators discovered that a subset of myeloid and lymphoid leukemias depend on a molecular complex called PI3Kgamma for survival. The study provides both mechanistic and preclinical...

Life -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - A team of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators discovered that a subset of myeloid and lymphoid leukemias depend on a molecular complex called PI3Kgamma for survival. The study provides both mechanistic and preclinical...

Life -- Psychology Today - Here are some keys to coping with chronic stress for psychologists, with a focus on symptom management and the influence of societal factors.

Notes From The Napkin -- Giving Kyzatrex(r) renewed energy and vibrance with a new brand campaign. Situation More than 20 million men deal with problems related to hypogonadism, or low testosterone. Many patients and HCPs have preconceived notions about diagnosis and treatment,...

Life -- Psychology Today - Unlock career success and deeper connections! Discover 10 strategies for mastering emotional intelligence, a crucial skill for personal and professional growth.

Life -- Reader's Digest - Good etiquette is good for your healthMedical spaces are a unique combination of majorly stressful and potentially boringa combo that can lead to etiquette mistakes with serious consequences, says Lizzie Post, the co-president of the...

Life -- Psychology Today - Burnout is at an all time high. How does burnout effect us and how can we overcome it?

Tech -- The Verge - Walmart has listed its new "Pro" Google TV streaming box / smart speaker combo a week after the product leaked into the real world and intermittently appeared on the store site.

The new Onn 4K Pro, which retails...