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Although the singer was never diagnosed with AIDS or HIV, his image appeared in a montage during "Live to Tell" alongside Freddie Mercury, Herb Ritts, and Keith Haring Madonna‘s Celebration tour takes a moment each night to pay tribute to artists who suffered or died from AIDS. During “Live to Tell,” her 1986 single about persevering through trying times, a montage of images flash across the screen. Among them are photos of Keith Haring, Herb Ritts, and Freddie Mercury, who all battled the disease.…

As the wave of layoffs around the world continues, LinkedIn is making strides in helping people get jobs easily and quickly. Being one of the premier social media platforms that can help find jobs, LinkedIn is heavily betting on artificial intelligence (AI). The platform has now introduced an AI chatbot powered by OpenAI's technology that can give job seekers an advantage by offering advice.LinkedIn AI chatbotAs per a Wired report, LinkedIn's latest AI chatbot uses generative AI to advise users whether they're a good fit…

Research by Keck Medicine of USC indicates that regular hearing aid use among adults with hearing loss correlates with a 24% reduced risk of mortality. The study suggests potential health benefits and highlights the need for better access to hearing care. A new study shows that hearing aids reduce the risk of death by almost 25%.Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows.Those who don’t use hearing aids but should may want to make…

Amazfit - a health and fitness-focused smart wearable brand that's part of the Zepp Health health tech company - has announced its first smart ring at the ongoing CES 2024. It's called the Amazfit Helio Ring. The Amazfit Helio Ring is developed for athletes and focuses on providing them with the recovery support needed to improve their performance. Amazfit says the Helio Ring can "monitor comprehensive data related to the user's mental and physical condition with accuracy only possible from a wearable worn on the…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It's the futuristic year 2024! Where is the power loom that natural philosophers have been promising me? What's that? Edmund Cartwright already made one? In 1785? And it revolutionized industrial weaving? Sorry, it's been so long since the last Saturday post that I've completely lost track of the progress of science. Here are a few stories to launch into the new year. …

Recent research reveals nicotine e-cigarettes, alongside medications cytisine and varenicline, as the most effective smoking cessation aids. The study, encompassing over 300 clinical trials, provides crucial evidence for public health strategies. Comprehensive global analysis from UMass Amherst researcher offers evidence to reshape public health policies.Nicotine e-cigarettes and two prescription medications that curb symptoms of withdrawal are the most effective stop-smoking aids, according to a comprehensive,…

Researchers have created a groundbreaking method for polar bear conservation by analyzing DNA from their footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique, which is also applicable to other snow-dwelling animals like lynxes and snow leopards, offers a safer and more efficient way to gather essential data for wildlife conservation.Scientists have found a way of capturing DNA from snow tracks — a promising non-invasive method of monitoring elusive animals like polar bears.Polar bears are icons of the Arctic, elusive and…

If you suffer from mild-to-moderate hearing loss, you may already be aware of the wide world of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that has been growing steadily since the FDA opened up the category in 2022, allowing sufferers to buy hearing aids at brick-and-mortar and online retailers. These new OTC hearing aids are less expensive than traditional hearing aids, come in a wider variety of design options, and are certified to help with mild to moderate (and sometimes beyond) hearing loss, but as more players get in…

Sennheiser A less-considered piece of tech that can go a long way toward helping the hard of hearing better interact with the world is a hearing aid. Right now you can save big at Best Buy on the Sennheiser All-Day Clear over-the-counter hearing aids. They would regularly cost $1,500 for a pair, but this deal sees them marked down to $1,000, which makes for $500 in savings. Free next-day shipping is available, and you can even pick the hearing aids up at your nearest Best Buy within one hour in many areas. Why you…

Image Source : APPLE Apple's (PRODUCT)RED Watch Series 9 On World AIDS Day, Apple is highlighting (PRODUCT)RED versions of various products. The newly launched Apple Watch Series 9 (Product) Red model, priced from Rs 41,900 or $399, is available on Apple's official online store and in retail outlets. This initiative supports the Global Fund's efforts against HIV/AIDS…