Thursday, February 9, 2017

Can 3D body scanners help with weight loss, fitness?

New high-tech body scanning technology creates 3D computer models to help dieters track their progress

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3d-body-scanners-weight-loss-fitness/

How This Couple Lost 300 Pounds Together in a Year

weight loss photo

See this duo’s amazing transformation after supporting each other in their journey to better health.



From: http://www.webmd.com/features/how-this-couple-lost-300-pounds-in-one-year?src=RSS_PUBLIC

3D body scans at the gym

The latest high-tech fitness trend involves getting full-body 3D scans at the gym to track weight loss and muscle building. Wendy Gillette reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/3d-body-scans-at-the-gym/

Couple's close encounter with "huge" wolf goes viral

Man used his car to help guide the wolf back into the woods

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-couples-encounter-with-huge-wolf-in-daylight-goes-viral/

E-Cigs Cut Smokers’ Levels of Toxic Chemicals

e cigarette

E-Cigarette smokers reduce their levels of toxic chemicals and carcinogens compared to regular smokers.



From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170209/ecigs-cut-smokers-level-of-toxic-chemicals?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Listicle Large Image Embed Test Article

pregnant woman and doctor

Listicle Large Image Embed Test Article



From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/listicle-large-image-embed-test-article?src=RSS_PUBLIC

GKAS in Brownsburg, Indiana, treats 20 children



From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february/gkas-in-brownsburg-indiana-treats-20-children

Mobile app helps dentists measure sound levels in the office

Dentists have a new way to help reduce the chance of occupational noise-induced hearing loss with an app released Jan. 17 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february/mobile-app-helps-dentists-measure-sound-levels-in-the-office

Mom's warning to parents after cold turns serious for newborn

Mother shares videos of daughter's symptoms on Facebook to help other parents identify serious health issue

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-thought-newborn-had-cold-then-she-noticed-signs-of-something-more-serious/

Is it Parkinson's or something else? Blood test might help

By measuring a particular blood protein, doctors may be able to distinguish Parkinson's disease from some similar disorders, new research suggests

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-it-parkinsons-or-something-else-blood-test-might-help/

First-Born Children More Intelligent: Study

It could be because they get extra parental attention in early life, research suggests



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20170209/first-born-intelligence?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick

Study of twins showed when someone is sleep-deprived, immune system weakens



From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170209/skimp-on-sleep-and-you-just-may-wind-up-sick?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Women Skip Mammograms After False Positive

But imaging experts stress that doing so may raise risk for actual breast cancer



From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20170209/many-women-skip-mammograms-after-false-positive-result?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Plaque in young arteries may signal heart attack risk

It's another sign that “heart disease really begins in adolescence and early adulthood,” researcher says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/plaque-buildup-in-young-arteries-may-signal-heart-attack-risk/

Officials investigate man's death in ER waiting room

The 52-year-old man’s death followed “a series of breakdowns” in procedure at the upstate New York hospital

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-dies-in-waiting-room-of-new-york-hospital-er/