From transport to communication, health and relaxation, technology has drastically changed the world over the course of recent history. For those with disabilities, it’s helped provide valuable support and enable access to a better quality of life. As part of the rise of digital health , there are countless apps out there that can…

As Coronavirus ravages populations around the world, people are turning to science and technology for answers. Companies race to find a vaccine, while tech companies work to develop the latest medical technology to trace symptomatic people, reduce mortality rates, and slow the spread of the virus. However, not all of the latest medical tech is…

Robots Are Helping in the Fight Against COVID-19 A cylinder-shaped robot spins into a treatment ward to allow healthcare workers to remotely take blood pressure, measure oxygen saturation, and take temperatures of patients who are hooked up to ventilators. Another robot travels from one hospital department to another to disinfect the areas with…

People make hundreds of little choices on a daily basis; most don’t matter in the long run. The choice of insurance, though, matters a great deal. In fact, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of having quality health insurance. Without a good health insurance plan in place, individuals are at risk of taking on some…

Today, diabetes is undoubtedly one of the most widespread diseases worldwide; the International Diabetes Federation has estimated that it affects over 425 million adults. As such, it comes as no surprise that a lot has already been done to combat and treat diabetes. However, science is still exploring the best solution for treating this pandemic…

Lens Scanner: The solution to getting your current eyeglasses prescription for free from the comfort of your homeWhen it comes to buying glasses online, people nowadays are always looking for a spontaneous and efficient experience. Not remembering your current prescription might, for instance, prevent you from shopping instantly and force you to make your prescription checked…

Sitting is a killer . Humans, it turns out, are designed to be up and active throughout the daylight hours. But almost everyone in tech (and in all sorts of other industries, too) spends the majority of their waking time in a chair. Your back and other parts of your body are certainly not thanking…

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein, synthesized in the liver, that travels through the bloodstream and is involved in many metabolic networks in the body. Severe deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin is associated with pulmonary emphysema and with several forms of liver disease. The purification of this protein in the laboratory has had a very positive…

Being an employer gives you a wide array of things to focus on, but while work productivity and profit seem to be the main aspects to prioritize, it’s important to also give close attention to the main thing that keeps your company running—your workforce.Since your employees are responsible for company operations, it is important that…

Ever hear of the Central Nervous System, or CNS for short? It’s what governs most of  our body’s mind and body functions. Interestingly enough, CBD affects the CNS and can help restore homeostasis within you. This means, you will feel more balanced as you move through your day. Soon, the workload of your career will…

Sickle cell anemia is a disorder related to the synthesis of abnormal hemoglobin. This causes a number of symptoms that affect the quality of life for many diagnosed patients and reduce life expectancy. To date, there is no cure for sickle cell anemia and early diagnosis seems to be the best tool for improving prognosis.Hemoglobin…

It’s all-too-easy to think of the office as a place to work, and the gym as a place to work out. But it doesn’t necessarily need to be this way – it’s possible to bring your workout to work, which can even be a healthier way to integrate exercise into your daily routine. With only…