Dr. Roach: Weighing whether a nerve block is right for a case of arthritis

I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? — P ...
The Conversation

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease‑ and age‑related memory loss

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around the third decade of life. Developing tau ...
Harper's Bazaar

A "Vagus Nerve Reset" Is the Easiest Hack for Less Stress

Just a year ago, the advice to curb increasing stress was homogenous: get daylight first thing, maximize your sleep routine, and avoid the damaging blue light on your phone. More recently, it's the ...
Cleveland.com

PTSD treatment: Nerve block with therapy speeds recovery for veterans

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A study by Ohio State University researchers suggests that adding a stellate ganglion block to cognitive processing therapy (CPT) helps military members and veterans recover from ...
The New York Times

Aston Martin F1 drivers at risk of nerve damage from car vibrations, will have laps capped in Australian GP

Lance Stroll climbs out of his Aston Martin car after stopping on the track during 2026 F1 preseason testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on Feb. 18. Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images MELBOURNE, ...
The New York Times

I Worked for Block. Its A.I. Job Cuts Aren’t What They Seem.

Mr. Zamost was the head of communications, policy and people at Square, now known as Block, from 2015 to 2020. See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra cobertura en los ...
Los Angeles Times

AI-washing: How companies like Block may use AI as a layoff excuse

When Block Inc. laid off nearly half its staff last week, co-founder Jack Dorsey offered a seemingly simple explanation: Artificial intelligence was allowing the company to do more with fewer ...
Business Insider

Inside Block's AI push that ended in pink slips

Seven former Block workers say they used AI to varying degrees and weren't convinced it would replace them. CEO Jack Dorsey's decision to cut the workforce in half came as a shock. AI-driven layoffs ...
Forbes

Block Lays Off 40% Of Staff And Blames It On AI. Don’t Buy The Excuse.

Payments company Block announced it’s laying off 40% of its staff. According to Chairman and founder Jack Dorsey: “This decision comes from a position of strength. Intelligence tools have changed what ...
Engadget

Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people

Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of using more AI tools. The financial tech company, helmed by ...
Seeking Alpha

Block stock soars 20%+ after slashing headcount, delivering strong 2026 guidance

Block (XYZ) stock surged 23% in Thursday after-hours trading after the payment technology company announced that it's cutting its staff by ~40%. Meanwhile, the company issued strong guidance for 2026 ...