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New findings from mind-controlled robot arm project
A woman with quadriplegia shaped the almost human hand of a robot arm with just her thoughts to pick up big and small boxes, a ball, an oddly shaped rock and fat and skinny tubes. This was yet another demonstration […]
Heart patient must avoid rush hour traffic: Study
The researchers observe that obese people and those with diabetes may be at higher risk of cardiovascular effects of pollution. According to a study that Avoiding rush hour traffic could curb your exposure to air pollution, thereby reducing risk of […]
South Korea cancer victims bring class action against nuclear operator
SEOUL – A group of South Korean thyroid cancer patients living near nuclear plants have filed the country’s first class action suit against the operator, after an October court ruling in favor of a plaintiff claiming a link between radiation […]
I have an ax to grind with cancer!
To celebrate breast cancer awareness month I decided that holding an ax overhead would be appropriate for the occasion! I’d love nothing more than to take this ax and smash cancer in the head if such an action were even […]
Coconut water as blood plasma alternative?
Would you reckon it’s outrageous to claim that coconut water is identical to human plasma – and so, you can inject it directly into the bloodstream? Like all good myths, this has an element of truth, buried inside the lies. […]
Correct poor eyesight naturally with these tips
More often than not in our daily lives, we find ourselves staring at tiny type on computer screens and cell phones for long periods of time, leading to increased incidence of eye strain and fatigue. Add to this the natural […]
Beware: Many popular consumer products and foods are loaded with brain-destroying aluminum
Aluminum is the most abundant metal found naturally in the earth’s crust. But new research published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology warns that constant exposure to it can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which typically […]
Predicting dengue with Baidu
The habit of Googling for an online diagnosis before visiting the doctor can be a powerful predictor of infectious diseases outbreaks. Now, research published in PLoS One shows that combining information from monitoring internet search metrics such as Baidu (China’s […]
Indoor tanning can lead to burns, fainting, eye injuries
Indoor tanning can send people to the emergency room for burns, eye injuries and losing consciousness, according to U.S. health officials. “It’s important for people to understand both the long-term and the short-term risks of indoor tanning,” said Gery P. […]
Ex-Google employees launch app to make you smarter about health, fitness
A group of former Google employees are betting they can boost the world’s medical knowledge with a mobile IQ test. Hi.Q, a free app for the Apple Inc iPhone and iPad launching on Monday, includes 10,000 questions across 300 topics, […]
