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Only alcohol -- not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep -- might trigger heart rhythm condition

New research that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia......»»

Category: biomedSource:  sciencedailyNov 25th, 2021

Q&A: How tea may have saved lives in 18th century England

Drinking tea can have several health benefits. There is seemingly a brew for everything from sleep to inflammation to digestion. In 18th century England, however, drinking tea may have saved a person's life, and it likely had very little to do with l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

EV drivers want safety features at charging stations

Safety at charging stations is a top priority for electric vehicle drivers but many stations lack basic safety features, according to a report by the Transportation Energy Institute. EV drivers surveyed said they want public charging stations in v.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Mediterranean diet racks up more points; persistent quantum coherence; vegan dogs

This week, we reported on the birth throes of black holes, the questionable assertions of a study about vegan dogs and a technique for observing entanglement without breaking quantum coherence......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says

The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed. Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragical.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity

Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

iOS 18 will let you set custom voice phrases to trigger actions, no ‘Siri’ necessary

Today amid a wealth of accessibility announcements, including hands-free CarPlay and the futuristic Live Captions on Vision Pro, Apple announced that iOS 18 would be introducing a powerful new voice feature. Vocal Shortcuts will enable system-wide ac.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

What Meta glasses lack is what most excites me about Apple Glasses

When I tried Ray-Ban Meta glasses last week, I described the AI features as largely a gimmick at this point, but still making me feel excited for a future Apple Glasses product. Several commenters noted that the glasses do somewhat better when giv.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Making iPadOS finally live up to the iPad’s overachieving hardware

Every time a new iPad Pro is released, the reviews repeat the same narrative: powerful hardware, hamstrung software. The M4 reviews have been no exception. This gap isn’t because of a lack of effort on Apple’s part. The company has continually.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Angling fish for food: Study finds recreational fishing accounts for 11% of reported harvest in inland fisheries

Rod and reel fishing is much more than a recreational activity: It makes an important contribution to the diet in many regions of the world. This is shown by an international team of researchers, including Robert Arlinghaus, Professor for Integrative.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warming

Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking methods worldwide which causes millions of deaths every year and fuels global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

More children gain hearing as gene therapy for profound deafness advances

The therapy treats a rare type of deafness, but experts hope it's a "jumping point." Enlarge / Opal Sandy (center), who was born completely deaf because of a rare genetic condition, can now hear unaided for the first time after r.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Chemists shows hemoprotein catalysis is way more complicated than we thought

Sometimes, serendipity—or just plain luck—still plays a pivotal role in scientific discovery. Recently, a team of chemists was experimenting with using a biocatalytic process to trigger a cyclopropanation reaction, which yields intricate molecula.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Your Oura Ring will soon make it easier to track your heart health

Do you have a heart? Then you're going to appreciate two new tools coming to the Oura Ring. They arrive soon and will make heart health monitoring easier......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

How aging clocks tick: New study points to stochastic changes in cells

Aging clocks can measure the biological age of humans with high precision. Biological age can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking or diet, thus deviating from chronological age that is calculated using the date of birth. The precis.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Regulators are coming for IoT device security

Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to exploitation and, as a result, manufacturers often lack the expertise and experience n.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Study suggests heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes

When scientists look for an earthquake's cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it's the collision of tectonic plates and the movement of subsurface faults and fissures that primarily trigger a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Consumers report significant rise in diet satisfaction since January

The share of consumers who indicated they are either "rather happy" or "very happy" with their diets rose from 81% in January 2024 to 87% last month, according to the April 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report. This surprising finding follows extensive.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Amid two wrongful death lawsuits, Panera to pull the plug on “charged” drinks

A large previously contained nearly as much caffeine as the FDA's daily safe limit. Enlarge / Dispensers for Charged Lemondade, a caffeinated lemonade drink, at Panera Bread, Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (credit: Ge.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Maker Spotlight: Rob Richards

While on an online exploration for potential exhibits for Maker Faire Bay Area 2024, I chanced upon Rob Richards and his forthcoming project, “Echoes of the Heart,” slated for Burning Man 2024. Intrigued, I reached out to learn more. Hai.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024