Another Head Impact Detector

by Alfred Poor | June 3, 2015 | Health, Medical

Head impact during sports play continues to be a major health concern. X2 Biosystems has a system that takes a different approach from some other devices. Rather than be attached to a headband or as part of a mouth guard, the xPatch is a small device that is taped to...

Teens Don’t Use Social Media for Health Info

by Alfred Poor | June 3, 2015 | Health, Medical

A new study by Northwestern University shows that teenagers age 13 to 18 are not likely to use social media for health and medical topics. According to the report, nearly nine out of ten surveyed indicated that they would not likely post a health question on a social...

Flexible Sensor Maker Partners with University

by Alfred Poor | June 2, 2015 | Health, Medical

The key to moving a new technology out of the labs and into production is being able to demonstrate the value that it delivers. That’s the goal for a new collaboration between the University of Rochester and flexible sensor maker MC10. The company’s...

Service Provide Outsourced Wellness Programs

by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2015 | Fitness, Health

Companies a returning to employee wellness programs to encourage workers to make healthier choices. In addition to saving costs through reduced absenteeism, companies also find that these programs can result in higher morale and better employee retention. A lot goes...

Bionic Hand Released as Open Source [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2015 | Health, Medical

The photo shows a futuristic prosthetic hand, complete with opposable thumb and forefinger, articulated wrist, and more. One amazing feature is that this is not a someday-maybe technology demonstration; it is available today. And perhaps most amazing is the fact that...

Necklace Tracks Health and Fitness Data [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 28, 2015 | Fitness, Health

  Bellabeat has just announced the LEAF, a wearable Health Tech device designed for women. It is a pendant design that can be worn as a necklace. It also can be clipped onto clothing, or even worn on the wrist as a bracelet. The device runs for up to 6 months on...