Friday 25 October 2019

Theme Park Thermal Camera Helps Spot Breast Cancer

camera obscura breast cancer image

In 2017, the FDA warned health care providers and thermography device makers not to mislead people into believing thermal imaging could take the place of a mammogram.



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Scientists Were Hunting for the Next Ebola. Now the U.S. Has Cut Off Their Funding.


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Thursday 24 October 2019

Always Removes Female Symbol From Pad Wrapper

transgender graphic

Always isn’t the first commercial entity to move toward a more gender-neutral approach. Thinx, a company that makes period-proof underwear, uses the tagline “For people with periods.” Last month, toy company Mattel made headlines when it announced a new line of gender-inclusive dolls.



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Windy, Humid Days Could Bring More Pain

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People with chronic pain conditions are more likely to suffer pain on humid and windy days, according to a study that used smartphones to assess pain-weather connections.



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More TV, Smartphone Time Means More Sugary Drinks for Teens

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Researchers analyzed data from more than 32,400 U.S. students in grades 8 and 10. They found that more than 27% exceeded recommended sugar intake and 21% exceeded recommended caffeine intake from soda and energy drinks.



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