November 8th Newsletter
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Google sets mandatory MFA deadline for all cloud accounts - Google will require multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud business and enterprise users by the end of 2025 to improve security, with phased implementation starting early next year. The move aligns with cybersecurity recommendations, as MFA significantly reduces the risk of account breaches. Link
Research shows caterpillar fungus can slow down growth of cancer cells - Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that cordycepin, a compound derived from the caterpillar fungus Cordyceps militaris, disrupts overactive cell growth signals in cancer cells by mimicking ATP, the cell's energy carrier. This finding suggests cordycepin's potential as a foundation for developing new cancer treatments that may be less harmful to healthy tissues. Link
CerpassRx, Waltz Health team up to bring down specialty pharmacy costs - CerpassRx, an independent pharmacy benefit manager, is teaming up with Waltz Health to launch a new AI-powered tool that aims to better manage specialty drug spending. Link
Washington hospital to raise pay for 1,100 workers - The three-year agreement covers service and technical healthcare workers at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash., and the Freestanding Emergency Room in Kennewick, Wash. Both are affiliates of Renton, Wash.-based Providence. Tech workers will see a minimum of 8.25% wage increases over the life of the contract. Service workers will see a minimum of $3.25 per hour increase over three years. Link
LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotlines See Huge Increase in Calls, Texts - All across the country, LGBTQ+ hotlines, focused on the mental health and well-being of the community, have received an extraordinary influx of calls and texts in the days leading up to and since the election. Link
Scientists identify immune molecule that keeps metabolism in tune and on time - Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that interleukin-17A (IL-17A), produced by γδ T cells in adipose tissue, regulates fat storage and influences metabolic rhythms. Disruption of IL-17A's circadian expression may contribute to metabolic disorders, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for conditions like obesity. Link
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WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year - Washington is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade, primarily affecting children and infants. Health officials emphasize the importance of pertussis vaccinations to protect vulnerable populations, especially as vaccine skepticism has contributed to a decline in routine immunizations among young people. Link
New Insights into Touch: Scientists Uncover Complex Network of Sensory Neurons - Researchers have identified 16 distinct types of sensory nerve cells involved in human touch, revealing that some neurons respond to multiple stimuli, including touch, heat, and cooling. This complexity suggests a more integrated sensory system than previously understood, with potential implications for pain management and sensory processing research. Link
FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market - The FDA announced plans to pull oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines like NyQuil and Sudafed, from the market after concluding it’s ineffective as a nasal decongestant. Public comments on this proposal are open until May 7, after which drugmakers may need to reformulate products that currently rely on this ingredient. Link
1. Enoki Mushrooms
2. Savencia Cheese USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Soft Ripened Cheeses
3. Boulla LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ZoomMax and ZapMax Capsules
4. VitalityVita Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of VitalityXtra and PeakMax Capsules
5. Babcock Dairy Recalls Orange Custard Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Due to Undeclared Egg