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3 Rat Lungworm Cases in Hawaii, What You Need To Know

Do not eat a live slug on a dare. Here are other things to do to avoid angiostrongyliasis.

Can Pharmacies Improve Global Health Delivery By Taking Tests Closer to People?

Pharmacies are a major source of healthcare in many low- and middle-income countries. They could take tests closer to people, and help address the last mile problem of getting essential diagnostic tests to those who need them the most.

Bike Helmets Protect Your Head, But Not Your Face

Bicycle helmet use has significantly reduced the risk of head injuries. However, they have not been as protective when it comes to facial injuries. Full-face helmets may offer added protection.

Forget Uber Other Recent IPOs, Buy This Stock Now

Armed with powerful pay-as-you-go cloud computing infrastructure, ample venture seed money and data science, software engineers are reimagining commerce, sector by sector

Guarding Against Concussions: Startup Auxadyne Makes Ultra-Cushioning Foam For Helmets, Prosthetics

In the battle against the damaging effects of concussions, along with the ongoing need for better cushioning for prosthetics, new tools are always welcome. Auxetic foam is one – it expands as it’s stretched and shrinks when compressed, offering much mo…

A Win For Trump In The 2020 Presidential Election — At Least That’s What The Bond Market Suggests

Prices for corporate bonds point to a heating up of the U.S. economy early next year. And when it comes to who wins the White House, the strength of the economy always ranks high in the voting booth.

What Is That In Your Face? How About Mites

They eat your skin oil, mate on your face while you sleep, and lay eggs in your pores.

Service With A Cyber Touch: Robots In The Service Industry

Smiling robots are making their way into hospitality and health care, sectors thought to be the last safe haven for human work. We should welcome them.

US Crackdown On Foreign Biotech Investment Makes Us Poorer, Not Safer

A new, harsh law passed 400-2 by Congress roils US biotech sector, threatens jobs and innovation

There Is A Helium Shortage, What You Need To Know

Don’t take the current shortage of helium lightly. It’s not just a ballooning problem. There are also medical implications.