by riddhi | September 4, 2015 | Health, Medical
Saliva can be a key diagnostic fluid; healthcare workers can collect it without an invasive procedure such as a blood draw. Doctors and researchers believe that saliva or spit has information related to a person’s health as well as valuable biological...
by Alfred Poor | September 4, 2015 | Medical
Scoliosis is a growth disorder that results in a curved spine. This can lead to deformity and pain. Research indicates that it is actually caused by a problem with the central nervous system; signals to the muscles that hold the spine in place are not sent equally to...
by Alfred Poor | September 2, 2015 | Medical
The vocabulary word for today is “optogenetics.” It refers to a process that uses light to control living neurons that are light-sensitive. The neurons contain photosensitive proteins, either through selective breeding or through the use of viruses that...
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by riddhi | August 31, 2015 | Health, Medical
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...
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by riddhi | August 27, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Increasing health consciousness and wide variety of fitness trackers and wearables have made people conscious of their health. With data of all sorts being tracker, running for leisure is one of the most common activities today. But this has led to increase in running...
