by Alfred Poor | November 10, 2015 | General News, Medical
Between 6 and 12 million children suffer from head lice infestations every year in the U.S. alone. They spread through direct contact (lice and their eggs die within a day or two if they fall on the ground), so it’s common for them to affect children in...
by Alfred Poor | August 14, 2015 | Health, Medical
Many of us are anxious to reap the full benefits offered by wearable Health Tech devices, but in the rush to take advantage of this new technology, we need to pause to ask the question, “Is it safe?” Already, there have been reports of irritation caused by...
by Alfred Poor | July 14, 2015 | Health, Medical
The Law of Unintended Consequences lurks behind any new technology, sometimes revealing unforeseen benefits but more often resulting in some negative outcome. Wearable Health Tech devices are not immune to this effect, and given the nature of their missions, the...
by Alfred Poor | June 8, 2015 | Enabling Tech
You have probably seen the logo on a label attached to an extension cord, or perhaps on the box for a kitchen appliance. It’s so common that many people don’t even notice it. Yet it’s the sign of an organization whose mission is to test products for...
