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Smart socks prevent amputation in diabetics
Diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage commonly occurring in the legs, is the leading cause of amputation in diabetics. To prevent the complication, students at the Hebrew University’s BioDesign program developed SenseGO, a machine-washable sock containing dozens of micro-fabricated […]
High protein diet sheds fat, builds muscle
Researchers at McMaster University suggest a low calorie-high protein diet plan that can shed fat and build muscle. For the study, 40 young men underwent a month of hard exercise while cutting dietary energy/calories they would normally require by 40 […]
New app will help seniors get the best care
SAP SE, Sierra Solutions, and ACE Seniors teamed up to produce an app that will help senior citizens in Singapore to receive the best care. The Networked Care application called eCareApp, built by Sierra Solutions on SAP’s HANA Cloud Platform […]
Chinese, Koreans spend least time on grooming
A recent 22-country study found that over three in five (63%) consumers across five Asia Pacific countries put in between one to four hours weekly on personal grooming, with 60 percent from this group saying the time they spend is […]
Beware! painkiller use during pregnancy can affect offspring’s fertility
Pregnant women must avoid using painkillers as it may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, revealed a new study. Tests in rats found that when a mother was given painkillers during pregnancy, her female offspring had fewer eggs, smaller ovaries and […]
3-4 shots of soju a day can help prevent strokes: experts
A few shots of soju, the most popular liquor in South Korea, a day can significantly lower the risk of strokes among males, a team of lcoal researchers said Friday. According to the team of neurologists at Seoul National University […]
Nano-thin pressure sensor could aid breast cancer exams: study
TOKYO — Super-thin bendable sensors developed by Japanese and U.S. scientists could someday be used in special gloves to detect breast lumps and make a digital record of the exam, the scientists said in a report. The nanofiber sensors are […]
Samsung starts blood donation drive amid low reserves
South Korea’s top conglomerate the Samsung Group said Thursday it has kicked off an inhouse blood donation campaign in an effort to help the country tide over a shortage of blood reserves. The campaign will be carried out at key […]
Mattress monitors body pressure/motion to prevent bedsores
TOKYO — Molten Corp will release an air mattress that can measure the body pressure and motion of a patient lying on it with sensors. The mattress, Leios (MLES80), features (1) “body pressure control” function, which adjusts the internal pressure […]
Storytelling eases trauma in teens
Storytelling therapy provides a low-cost option to manage trauma in teens caused by bullying, parental abuse and dating violence. A new study led by University at Buffalo behavioral health researcher Ellen Volpe will investigate the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy […]
