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How artificial intelligence can help burn victims
No matter how much experience a medical professional has under their belt, spotting whether a severe burn is healing nicely or at risk of infection is no easy task. Sometimes the details that reveal the condition of burn are so miniscule that they cannot be seen, but soon enough doctors may not Read More...
This program finds unemployed coal miners work in the solar industry
As the rise of solar power continues to create jobs, workers in the coal industry keep losing theirs. That’s why one organization in Colorado is pioneering a new program that trains former coal workers in the field of solar energy in the hope of helping them find jobs. The program allows the Read More...
Virtual reality is helping paraplegics regain control of their limbs
Researchers at Duke University are using virtual reality to teach paraplegic patients to walk again, and so far, the results have been astounding. Aided by devices such as exoskeletons and robotic arms powered by brain activity converted into electric signals, the patients recovered partial control Read More...
Smart surgical thread keeps track of wounds as they heal
Engineers have developed a special kind of stitching that not only keeps wounds together, but also monitors them in case of infection or strain. The “smart thread” is coated with chemicals that can measure pH, resistance and glucose, all of which indicate the health of the post-surgery area. Read More...
This line of clothing protects from Zika virus, and looks good
As the Zika virus continues to spread across the Americas, two designers have created a fashionable line of clothing laced with insect repellent that aims to help moms-to-be protect themselves from the virus. The clothing line includes jumpsuits, maxi skirts, and scarves, and uses a safe insect Read More...
Nature can help anyone, including inmates
Surrounded by concrete walls and metal bars, prisoners can’t enjoy the benefits of being in nature, so researchers did the next best thing by showing videos of things like forests, the ocean, rivers and fireplaces to a group of inmates three to four times a week for an entire year. The study Read More...
This bluetooth diaphragm warns pregnant women of a premature birth
Each year, 15 million mothers are caught off guard by the premature birth of their child. Preterm births are a major source of health complications in kids under five and are nearly impossible to predict, but that may all change soon thanks to the SmartDiaphragm. It’s a device that can be Read More...
Protein from vegetable sources linked to longer life expectancy
A new study suggests people should aim to get more protein from vegetable sources rather than meat, to boost life expectancy. Researchers looked at 30 years’ of diet data for 130,000 people and found a reduced risk of early death in people who ate more plant-based protein, and an increased risk Read More...
We may soon be able to get the benefits of red wine in pill form
An ingredient in red wine known as resveratrol is known to prolong life and protect against a range of ailments including heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, it would take unforgiving amounts of wine to receive the benefits of this ingredient, but that may change soon. Read More...
Fighting cancer with the immune system: How immunotherapy is changing cancer treatment
Harnessing the immune system to fight cancer was once a far-fetched medical dream, but now immunotherapy is taking off thanks to concrete data and billions of dollars in funding. Instead of directly attacking cancer like chemotherapy does, immunotherapy attempts to help the immune system recognize Read More...