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Bengaluru-based payment aggregator Cashfree Payments has launched a real-time risk management solution ‘RiskShield', which the company claims can help reduce fraudulent activities by up to 40%.The online merchant-focused payment player will allow the users of this product to block transactions from specific mobile numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, Card BIN, UPI handles, and card numbers ensuring better risk management and fraud compliance, the company said in a release today.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value…

Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre have found that the old tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, also protects against influenza A, indicating potential for broader virus defense, including COVID-19. This breakthrough could significantly influence future vaccine development.As Canada’s flu season collides with record strep A cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, a new study is shedding light on our understanding of respiratory immune responses. Scholars from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health…

A team of researchers has optimized polygenic risk scores for 10 common diseases, making them applicable to diverse populations. This work, part of a broader effort to integrate genetic data with medical records, aims to enhance personalized and preventive healthcare. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAs part of a nationwide collaboration, Broad Clinical Labs researchers have optimized 10 polygenic scores for use in clinical research as part of a study on how to implement genetic risk prediction for patients.By analyzing millions…

NASA satellites have emerged as a vital tool in the fight against malaria outbreaks in the Amazon Rainforest, where the disease poses a significant threat to people living in that region. University researchers, in collaboration with US space agency NASA and the Peruvian government, are leveraging data from Earth-observing satellites to forecast malaria outbreaks months in advance, ultimately aiming to prevent them from occurring.Using NASA Satellites to Predict Malaria Outbreaks:In the battle against malaria, which can…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The recent charges against five members of Canada's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior hockey team in connection with an alleged sexual assault has thrust Hockey Canada and its issues back into the public eye. A woman sued Hockey Canada in 2022, alleging she had been sexually assaulted in a hotel room by eight…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is teaming up with ride-hailing company Lyft to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness on the issue, the department announced Wednesday. The partnership, between the DHS Blue Campaign and Lyft, will include a tutorial program to help ride-hailing drivers in the United States and Canada recognize and prevent human trafficking, the agency said in a press release. The tutorial will be available in Lyft’s app for drivers. DHS’s Blue Campaign is a public…

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By University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center January 30, 2024A new study revealed that incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer survivors can significantly improve gut microbiome health, emphasizing the potential role of diet in cancer treatment and prevention.Integrating navy beans into the diet enhances the diversity of the gut microbiome, which could aid in cancer prevention and treatment.Eating navy beans may benefit colorectal cancer survivors by improving gut health and influencing factors…

Researchers discovered a unique case in a Colombian family where a woman with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s remained cognitively healthy due to a rare APOE gene mutation, the Christchurch mutation. This mutation disrupts the typical progression of Alzheimer’s, suggesting new prevention strategies.Breaking link between early, late stages of disease may prevent dementia.Alzheimer’s disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking down half of its members in the prime of life. But one…

Xcel Energy Colorado, which expects to spend about $180 million on wildfire prevention this year, is adding artificial intelligence to its arsenal to fight what has become a year-round battle. Xcel is expanding its work with Pano AI, a San Francisco-based company that will install 21 camera systems by the end of the year on more than 1.5 million acres across the utility’s territory. The objective is to quickly alert Xcel and first responders when smoke is detected. Pano uses artificial intelligence, or AI, to interpret…