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- 1Hackers steal FBI agents' blood and urine test results●Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Hackers have stolen blood and urine test results belonging to FBI special agents in a breach of the bureau's systems, according to a BBC report. The leak exposes highly sensitive medical data on US law enforcement personnel, raising concerns about how the information could be used to identify, pressure or target agents. The incident adds to a string of breaches of US government data, with discussion online focused on who was behind the attack and what the exposure means for agent safety.
- 2Scientists Identify New Potential Target for Hypertension Treatment▼Scientists Discover a New Potential Treatment Target for High Blood Pressure
Researchers have identified a new potential treatment target for high blood pressure, a condition affecting over a billion people worldwide and a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The discovery could open the door to new drug development beyond existing blood pressure medications. Details of the findings and their clinical significance remain limited.