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05/20/2015

The mind–body connection is now working in prosthetics!

Amputees can control their bionic prosthetic limbs with their minds, thanks to tiny implanted myoelectric sensors (IMES) developed by Icelandic orthopedics company Ossur and surgically placed in a patient's

03/18/2015

Football player makes an informed decision

The shocking decision made by 24-year-old San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland to retire this week for health reasons that have nothing to do with any apparent injury and everything to do with the concussive nature of his sport might not become a tidal wave of change for football, but this i…

02/17/2015

3-D printers are being used to help children with hand disabilities.

Three-dimensional printers create inexpensive, striking prosthetics for children who are missing fingers.

02/13/2015

A bill that would penalize parents of obese children is being debated today in a public hearing in Puerto Rico.

A lawmaker in Puerto Rico has proposed a bill that would penalize parents of obese children in the territory. The fine starts at $500 and could go up to as much as $800.

02/13/2015

Chronic fatigue syndrome gets a new name. How/who does this help?

IOM committee proposes new name and diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome

02/12/2015

02/12/2015

Ebola vaccine, things to consider: storage temperatures, is the immune response strong enough, and can it handle multiple strains

(Reuters) - Novavax Inc has begun early-stage human trials of an Ebola vaccine that it hopes can win the race to become the most effective shot for the deadly virus.The company has the means to manufacture

02/11/2015

Parents -- why are teenagers such moody, lazy, selfish nightmares?

Drawing on her research, knowledge, and clinical experience, internationally respected neurologist—and mother of two boys—Frances E. Jensen, MD, offers...

02/10/2015

Tune to 93.9 FM and AM 820 this week and next week to hear the LIVING CANCER series on Morning Edition (5am-9am) and All Things Considered (4pm-6pm; 7pm-8pm)

During the weeks of February 9 and March 23, NPR and WNYC will present "Living Cancer," a 10-part series examining the shifting science and economics of cancer treatment.

02/10/2015

Welcome Alyssa! Please share that sushi!

02/09/2015

We bought some Zylast for the office… its an antiseptic that lasts for 6 hours AND it… see link below

01/14/2014

Work hard, play hard.

12/19/2013

Yang taking a picture of us taking video!

12/19/2013

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

11/21/2013

ScienceFirst lunch break at Penang in East Hanover

11/13/2013

It is very important to know your family health history. Providing this information to your doctor can effect the doctor's decisions concerning your health.

If you are concerned about a disease running in your family, collect your family health history and talk to your doctor at your next visit.

11/13/2013

Statins are the big topic today...

Obesity should be treated like a disease and cholesterol-lowering drugs could prevent cardiovascular disease in more Americans than previously thought, according to new cardiovascular prevention guidelines released Tuesday by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.