Smartwatch Warns of Heart Attack

by Alfred Poor | May 24, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

Heart attack is sometimes called the “silent killer.” In spite of the way it may be portrayed on television and in the movies, it’s possible to have a heart attack with little or no chest pain. The only symptom might be a shortness of breath or...

Smart Toothbrush Records Video While You Brush Your Teeth [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 19, 2016 | General News, Health

Have you ever gone for a dental checkup and been scolded by the hygienist or the dentist for not taking care of your teeth the way they want you to? It can be a little embarrassing when you think you’re doing a good job with home care and you also think you know...

Smartwatch for Seniors Has Special Features

by Alfred Poor | May 19, 2016 | General News, Health

Smartwatches continue to struggle to find their place in the consumer electronics market. One possible reason is that people have not yet found the “killer app” that makes them essential in our daily lives. Omate hopes to fill the needs of a niche market...

Robotic Band Promotes Blood Flow [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 18, 2016 | General News, Health

Our bodies rely on many complex systems, and one of the most important is the circulation of blood. This life-giving fluid delivers oxygen to our cells, while transporting nutrients and wastes in and out of our different tissues. If asked about how this fluid gets...

Tremor Tracking to Help Diagnosis and Treatment [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 17, 2016 | General News, Health

Tremors are more common than you might think. The condition Essential Tremors affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Neurology. Tremors are also a symptom of a wide range of diseases and conditions including...

Cheaper, safer, and more accurate lung cancer screening

by Bruce Brown | May 16, 2016 | General News, Health

There are 94 million Americans at risk for lung cancer in the U.S., but only 1.6 million are scanned annually, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics cited by a team of Harvard and MIT students. The team formed a startup called...