Known Human Cortex Regions Doubled

Known Human Cortex Regions Doubled

Brain mapping just made a huge leap forward. A group of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and from six other research centers have more than doubled the known number of distinct areas on the outer layer of the human brain, also known as the cortex or...
Apple Watch App In Breast Cancer Study

Apple Watch App In Breast Cancer Study

“The impact of the integration of behavioral health in cancer care is significant; a positive frame of mind can help patients through all phases of their diagnosis and treatment,” said Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, director of the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper....
Wearables Connect Pets to Veterinary Practices [video]

Wearables Connect Pets to Veterinary Practices [video]

Wearables have found various applications in healthcare from monitoring health and daily routines to keeping track of vital signs during emergency situations. These devices, in a slightly different form, also have found use among pet owners. Wearables are being used...
Happiness Sensor Predicts Employee Moods

Happiness Sensor Predicts Employee Moods

It should come as little surprise that a wearable “happiness” sensor should originate in Japan, the same country that gave the world the terminally cute “Hello Kitty” character. Industry giant Hitachi developed this device as a means of...