by Kimberly Houston | December 19, 2017 | General News, Health
In Finland, there’s a well-know tradition known as the “Finnish Baby Box.” Since 1938, every pregnant woman in Finland has received a box from the Finnish government that functions as a “starter kit” for their new baby. The box contains clothes, socks, diapers, a bath...
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by Bruce Brown | December 7, 2016 | General News, Health
Prior to the interest in high protein diets, tracking ketone levels has long been an important health indicator for specific diseases and health conditions. Ketones are a class of organic compound that occurs when the liver breaks down fatty acids to produce energy...
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by Bruce Brown | May 18, 2016 | General News, Medical
Urine tests with dip strips — or dipsticks as they’re more commonly called — are an excellent example of what appears on the surface to be very simple technology. You just pee in a cup (or a tube if you have particularly good aim) and dip in a small...
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by Bruce Brown | March 15, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
In an increasingly connected world, sometimes you have to take power where you find it. Thin film batteries may address wearable concerns of bulkiness, but what about times when you’re off the grid and still need power? That’s where Microbial Fuel Cells...
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by Bruce Brown | February 3, 2016 | General News, Health
People with severe urinary incontinence are often elderly and care dependent, so they need assistance to be changed on a timely basis to prevent infection and skin ulcers, not to mention maintaining their personal comfort. Whether people live in a care facility or...
