A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds
Scientists are developing a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds......»»
Wyndly aims to bring allergy drops to the masses
Chronic allergy sufferers know well the daily discomfort of seasonal allergies and environmental allergies. They also likely know about allergy shots — the treatment that requires you to go into an office to get shots on a weekly or monthly bas.....»»
Tiny population of neurons may have big role in depression
Scientists report the first evidence that, not short-term stress, like a series of tough college exams, rather chronic, unpredictable stress like that which erupts in our personal and professional lives, induces changes in the function of AgRP neuron.....»»
3D-Printed Thruster Boosts Range of CubeSat Applications
Inexpensive and accessible electrical propulsion could be a boon for satellite-based Internet and Earth observing networks A new 3-D printed electric thruster could one day help make advanced miniature satellites significantly easier and more a.....»»
Poorer mental health smolders after deadly, devastating wildfire
Researchers report that climate change is a chronic mental health stressor, and promotes a variety of mental health problems. The 2018 Camp Fire is a case study......»»
Best cheap treadmill deals for February 2021
Even inexpensive treadmills are packed with features that give a great workout in your home gym.....»»
Health tech startup Bold raises $7 million in seed funding for senior-focused fitness programs
Virtual health and wellness platforms have grown increasingly popular throughout the pandemic, but a new startup wants to focus that effort exclusively on senior citizens. Bold, a digital health and wellness service, plans to prevent chronic health p.....»»
Biosensors require robust antifouling protection
Some promising biosensors and medical devices work well within pristine laboratory environments. However, they tend to stop working to deliver medical therapeutics or monitor chronic health issues once exposed to the real-world conditions of complex.....»»
Solar material can "self-heal" imperfections, new research shows
A material that can be used in technologies such as solar power has been found to self-heal, a new study shows......»»
LA-based Sidecar Health’s low-cost, cash-pay health insurance service is now valued at $1 billion
Meet Sidecar Health, the newest member of the tech industry’s billion dollar healthcare startup club. The valuation comes thanks to $125 million in new funding that the company will use to expand its new model for health insurance. Sidecar Heal.....»»
"Smart bandage" detects, could prevent infections
Bandages are great for covering wounds, but they would be much more useful if they could also detect infections......»»
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients with rapidly deteriorating conditions
A world-first discovery by researchers at Monash University and The University of Queensland could lead to faster and more effective treatments for chronic health complications, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, with 'fluorescent' in vivo bi.....»»
Penn State Engineers Are Developing An Inexpensive, Thermally-Modulated Battery For Electric Cars
schwit1 shares a report from Penn State University: Range anxiety, the fear of running out of power before being able to recharge an electric vehicle, may be a thing of the past, according to a team of Penn State engineers who are looking at lithium.....»»
Low cost chlorine dispensing device improves tap water safety in low-resource regions
A team of researchers led by engineers at Tufts University's School of Engineering and Stanford University's Program on Water, Health and Development have developed a novel and inexpensive chlorine dispensing device that can improve the safety of dri.....»»
Anatomy of a Mouse
Computer mice are often inexpensive and basic, but some of them boast all kinds of extras. In this Anatomy feature we'll dig into the guts of one inexpensive mouse and one Logitech MX model to see how the two compare on the inside......»»
Amazon, Walmart Are Telling Some Consumers to Skip Returns of Unwanted Items
Amazon, Walmart, and other companies are using artificial intelligence "to decide whether it makes economic sense to process a return," reports the Wall Street Journal: For inexpensive items or large ones that would incur hefty shipping fees, it is.....»»
Fighting food insecurity during a global pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic cripples food systems worldwide, governments must evolve and cooperate to heal the crisis, Johns Hopkins Professor Jessica Fanzo argues in a recent Nature op-ed......»»
Sources: Hinge Health has raised $310M Series D at a $3B valuation
Hinge Health, the San Francisco-based company that offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions — such as back and joint pain — has closed a $310 million in Series D funding, according to sources. The round is led b.....»»
Fluoride to the rescue? Addressing the challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have long been aware of the dangerous overuse of antibiotics and the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant microbes that have resulted. While over-prescription of antibiotics for medicinal use has unsettling implications for human heal.....»»
Study reveals 3-D landscape of how hepatitis B virus interacts with human chromatins
Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a small enveloped DNA virus belonging to the Hepadnaviride family, remains a serious global health problem. Uncontrolled chronic HBV infection can lead to life-threatening end-stage chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis a.....»»
Stride to your fitness goals with these great January 2021 treadmill deals
Even inexpensive treadmills are packed with features that give a great workout in your home gym.....»»