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Apple’s patent to use body parts to identify people when their face is not visible to a camera is granted

Apple has been granted a patent for “identity recognition utilising face-associated body characteristics,” which combines facial recognition technology with other body characteristics to identify people even when their faces are not visible to the camera. Apple’s patent, filed in May 2022 and granted on 26 November 2024, describes a

The Art of Memorization: How Natural Medicine Can Support Academic Success

The primary mechanism our society uses to determine one's eventual wealth and place in the social hierarchy is their academic performance.

Lebanon: US Arms Used in Israeli Strike on Journalists

(Beirut, November 25, 2024) – An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on October 25, 2024, that killed three journalists and injured four others was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians and an apparent war crime, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch determined that Israeli forces carried out the attack

Yo-Yo Dieting Alters Gut Health, Driving Weight Regain and Inflammation

If you've ever experienced the frustration of losing weight only to regain it, you're not alone.

Balancing on One Leg Reveals Important Clues About Your Neuromuscular Health

Aging doesn't just mean gaining years; it also affects both mental and physical abilities, especially neuromuscular functions like balance.

Grounding Herbal Bath Recipe

We can bring the art of herbalism to water through herbal baths.Rebecca shares a few recipes for herbal baths that nourish and restore while providing heavenly relaxation.

Social Isolation Linked to Inadequate Nutrient Intake Among Older Adults

As you age, maintaining a nutritious diet becomes even more important for your overall health.

The Surprising Benefits of Daily Book Reading

What was the last good book you read, and how many books have you already finished reading this year? If you answer more than 10, then good for you — the average American reads 12 books annually.

Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction

On October 10, the Tangiers Court of Cassation overturned the 2019 conviction of a man for raping his wife, which had been hailed as Morocco’s first ruling to explicitly criminalize marital rape.

What Is Cortisol Face, and How Can You Treat It?

You may have noticed the term "cortisol face" trending across social media platforms.

Simple Steps to Shield Yourself from Mosquito-Borne Threats

Mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant risk to public health, affecting nearly 80% of the world's population.

There will never be a vaccine for respiratory viruses to prevent infection or spread; RSV is no exception

Respiratory viruses like RSV replicate in the nasal mucosa and thus will be spread from there in any case of infection. Vaccines work by prompting the body to produce antibodies – the body will only do this once the virus has entered the system in the blood. This renders any vaccine

Autumn Foraging in New York City

Foraging has made its mark on social media’s holistic and outdoorsy folks.