by Alfred Poor | December 19, 2016 | General News, Medical
Not all wearable Health Tech devices are high-tech. Some are just clever devices that can help in certain situations. For example, consider the VINO glasses from 2AI Labs. They look like magenta sunglasses, but there’s more to the story. Paramedics and nurses...
by Alfred Poor | September 27, 2016 | General News, Medical
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they also can reveal important diagnostic information for conditions unrelated to eyesight. For example, hyperttension — high blood pressure — can cause bleeding in the back of the eyeball. The traditional...
by Alfred Poor | July 20, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health
We have covered Sensoria before, for their smart socks that have sensors woven directly into the fabric. The company now has taken the next step and created smart garments. These initial products are targeted towards the fitness market, but they already have some...
by Alfred Poor | May 26, 2016 | General News, Health
As many 15 million people in the U.S. have one or more food allergies, with reactions that can range from inconvenient, to uncomfortable, to life-threatening. Even though the food service industry is becoming more and more aware of these problems, someone in this...
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...