Are We There Yet? DoD Issues Final Rule Establishing CMMC Program

The US Department of Defense (DoD) published a final rule codifying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The final CMMC rule will apply to all DoD contractors and subcontractors that will…

These Are the Best and Worst States for Mental Health Care in the U.S.

New research analyzed seven data points to reveal the worst states for mental health care. Texas topped the list as the worst state for mental health care for a second…

Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause Circulatory Issues

Sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to a higher risk of many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle,…

FTC Finalizes “Click-to-Cancel” Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Negative Option Rule, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs“ (“Rule”), which represents a significant…

Why Naltrexone Is Considered the ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Disorder

Prescription medication naltrexone is used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The drug works by reducing cravings and the “buzz” associated with the use of alcohol. Naltrexone…

Texas-Sized Fraud: Corporate Relator Takes on Laboratory Referral Kickback Scheme

17 October 2024. In a qui tam whistleblower settlement, Jeffrey Madison, the former CEO of Little River Healthcare in Rockdale, Texas, has agreed to pay over $5.3 million to resolve alleged…

Dow Jones Today: Dow Hits Fresh Record; NFLX, CVS in Focus

What Analysts Are Saying as Netflix Hits Record High After Earnings 17 minutes ago Netflix (NFLX) shares surged to a record high Friday, a day after the streaming giant’s third-quarter earnings beat…

Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

New CDC data shows a resurgence in whooping cough, with cases returning to “pre-pandemic levels.” Experts believe that missed routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic may be partially driving the…

How to Develop an Effective Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan for Businesses

Data breaches have become more frequent and costly than ever. In 2021, the average data breach cost companies more than $4 million. Threat actors are increasingly likely to be sophisticated.…

Kathy Bates Credits Losing 100 Pounds with These 5 Things

Actor Kathy Bates has shared the keys to her success in losing 100 lbs over seven years. Bates says she lost 80lbs by making healthy, sustainable changes and an additional…