Study unpicks why childhood maltreatment continues to impact on mental and physical health into adulthood Childhood maltreatment can continue to have an impact long into adulthood because of how it effects an individual’s risk of poor physical health and traumatic experiences many years later, a new study has found. “We’ve known for some time that people who experience abuse or neglect as a child can continue to experience mental health problems long into adulthood .”- Sofia Orellana. Individuals who experienced maltreatment in childhood – such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse, or emotional and physical neglect – are more likely…
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Morgan Stanley Strengthens Alliance for Children’s Mental Health with New Funding and Members Morgan Stanley has announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020. The Alliance will strengthen its work delivering programming and research, advancing transformative solutions through the Innovation Awards, and driving more impact for kids of all ages. To expand its reach to early childhood care and workforce development for pediatrics, the Alliance has added two new members to the existing roster of distinguished nonprofits: …
Cathay Pacific to bring even more experience enhancements designed with customers in mind Cathay Pacific is bringing customers more of what they love with continuous enhancements that ensure their every journey is one to remember. Hong Kong’s home carrier fully unveiled for the very first time its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience at an exclusive Customer Experience Showcase at the Freespace at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District earlier this week. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the new Premium Economy cabin sets a whole new standard for comfort and privacy. Cathay Pacific also showcased a new,…
Google Cloud and Mercedes-Benz Deepen Partnership to Power New Customer Experiences with AI Google Cloud and Mercedes-Benzhas announced their strategic partnership , helping the automaker transform key customer experiences with AI and generative AI (gen AI) technologies on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform. Mercedes will infuse cutting-edge e-commerce capabilities into its online storefront with a gen AI-powered smart sales assistant, and new Google-quality search and recommendations capabilities. The company also plans to expand its use of Google Cloud AI to make its call center experience more seamless and helpful, and will leverage AI and gen AI tools, including Vertex AI…
Study conducted by University of Oxford says More social birds are more adventurous feeders In nature, feeding in groups has various advantages – such as for spotting predators and finding the best places to eat – but hanging around with others also comes with the drawback of increased competition for food resources. One way that sociable individuals could reduce competition is by broadening their diets to include new types of food. For the first time, researchers have now demonstrated a direct link between individual birds’ position within their ‘social network’ and their likelihood to exploit novel food sources. The study,…
NVIDIA Holoscan for Media, Available Now, Transforms Live Media With Easy AI Integration Whether delivering live sports programming, streaming services, network broadcasts or content on social platforms, media companies face a daunting landscape. Viewers are increasingly opting for interactive and personalized content. Virtual reality and augmented reality continue their drive into the mainstream. New video compression standards are challenging traditional computing infrastructure. And AI is having an impact across the board. In a situation this dynamic, media companies will benefit most from AI-enabled media solutions that flexibly align with their changing development and delivery needs. NVIDIA Holoscan for Media, available…
GLIDE announces Annual Charity Lunch Auction to be hosted by Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, powered by eBay For more than 60 years, GLIDE has been dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis and transforming lives. GLIDE has announced its annual Charity Lunch Auction, an exclusive lunch auction launched by Warren Buffett more than 20 years ago, will now be hosted by Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff. The one-of-a-kind event has raised $53 million to support GLIDE’s transformative programs and services that lift people out of poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and advance equity…
Old immune systems revitalized in Stanford Medicine mouse study, improving vaccine response Planes, trains, boats, automobiles and even feet. During the past decades and centuries, global travel and human migration have made all of us more worldly — from our broadening awareness of the world beyond our birthplaces, to our more sophisticated palates, to our immune systems that are increasingly challenged by unfamiliar bacteria and viruses. In the elderly, these newly imported pathogens can gain the upper hand frighteningly quickly. Unfortunately, however, vaccination in this age group isn’t as effective as it is in younger people. Now a study conducted…
AT&T commits an additional $3 billion, for a total of $5 billion since 2021, to narrow the digital divide AT&T aims to help 25 million people get and stay connected by 2030 The company’s additional $3 billion commitment will address the main barriers to connectivity – affordability and adoption – for those who need it most With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T has announced it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company’s total commitment…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the family-friendly, all-inclusive, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. The opening of the luxury all-suite resort marks the first Hyatt hotel in the seaside destination of Mazatlán in Mexico, supporting Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion plans to provide more distinctive destination options for guests and members seeking unique experiences in trending cities and towns that tout their own local flare. “We are thrilled to introduce guests and World of Hyatt members to the pearl of Mexico’s pacific coast. The opening of Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort…