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A Tufts University study in Nature Medicine highlights the global health burden of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), linking them to 2.2M new type 2 diabetes and 1.2M cardiovascular disease cases annually. Developing regions, especially Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, show high SSB consumption and related health burdens. Researchers urge for evidence-based interventions like taxes and advertising regulations to reduce SSB intake.

Yahoo uses AI for article takeaways, acknowledging potential mismatches. 2024 focused on making AI useful affordably, shifting from model creation to product development. AI's integration into services like Google and photo editing tools has grown, despite high costs and unfulfilled revolutionary expectations. Concerns over job displacement persist, yet AI's role in enhancing productivity and medical diagnostics is recognized. Future AI advancements aim for more autonomous, collaborative agents, with significant impacts on industries like pharmaceuticals and Bitcoin software.

Hopper, a dog trained by the Animal Welfare Society, is part of a program to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, an invasive species harmful to plants. Alongside 15 other dogs, Hopper's skills help control the spread by finding eggs before they hatch. The program may expand to target the emerald ash borer, another invasive insect.

Kumapley Lartevi, MD, is recognized for his dedication to medicine, providing comprehensive care in Washington, D.C., through The Convenient Clinic. He holds degrees from Towson University and Virginia Commonwealth University, and is licensed to practice in multiple states. Lartevi's career includes roles at Kaiser Permanente, MedStar, and the CDC, where he contributed to poliovirus eradication research. He mentors medical students and is committed to improving healthcare access for marginalized communities.

Early access to investigational therapies can transform cancer treatment, offering new hope and improving outcomes. IQVIA experts discuss early development advantages, including enhanced drug effect assessments and easier comparisons to standard care, within the FDA’s Project FrontRunner. Learn about designing robust randomized controlled trials and accelerating development and patient access through innovative strategies.

23 carbon storage projects shortlisted for $518 million DOE support, aiming to store 50 million tons of CO2 annually. Key projects include West Virginia's $44 million hub and North Dakota's Project Tundra with $49 million.

Various projects aim to assess and establish the feasibility of commercial large-scale CO₂ storage complexes across the U.S., focusing on geological analysis, risk assessment, and community engagement to store over 50 million metric tons of CO₂.

The Rappahannock River Symposium, hosted by Friends of the Rappahannock, gathered over 150 attendees to discuss land and water conservation. Key topics included pollution reduction in the Chesapeake Bay, funding for tree-planting projects, and ecosystem restoration on Rappahannock Tribe lands, supported by over $1 million in grants.

Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University will undergo $40 million renovations starting Dec 2024, expected to complete by Sep 2026, funded by IPTAY and a donation from Jim and Candace Brown. The project, approved by the Board of Trustees, includes updates to team spaces, practice gyms, offices, and shared facilities, with no impact on seating or gameday operations for the 2024-25 seasons.

A Virginia Tech report reveals global agricultural productivity growth has slowed from 1.9% to 0.7% annually, with U.S. growth at 0.21%. This decline, partly due to insufficient public funding in ag research, threatens 2050 production and sustainability goals, with South Asia leading at 1.4%. Global productivity needs to reach 1.91% annually to meet 2050 demand, potentially requiring a rise to 2%.