Recent Articles
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Science needs to lead, not fear
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationAs the United States settles into a new era of policymaking under a new presidential administration, hot topics are sure to rise as advocates push to support their causes. One such fiery topic continues to be the link between autism and vaccinations.
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Instagram Stories: Are people using this feature?
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsIt's been six months since Instagram launched its newest feature: Instagram Stories. As a refresher, this was Instagram's response to Snapchat's success. You can find Instagram Stories at the top of your feed. There, you click to reveal 10-second videos or pictures that disappear in 24 hours. You can even add text, doodles or stickers atop them. In short, yes, it functions almost exactly like Snapchat.
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Irritable bowel syndrome: The current climate of management
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered to be one of the most commonly encountered gastrointestinal (GI) disorders around the world. About 20 percent of people in developed countries will have IBS symptoms during some point in their lives.
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Spreading the word about clean cold
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingI have written before about the vital role the cooling industry in Europe believes it can play in developing countries where there is not yet an infrastructure for refrigerating food from "farm to plate." Now, the potential for reducing food wastage through refrigeration at various parts of the so-called cold chain has arguably been clear for a while, but it has taken a combination of factors to give the proponents of the technology the necessary momentum to get their ideas more widely accepted.
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‘Locavore’ is the new buzzword in the restaurant industry
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAccording to chef experts who spoke to CNN, 2017 will see a significant shift in the food and beverage industry — a shift away from the celebrity culture to more of a community focus. And eating locally produced foods, known as "locavore," will be one of the biggest food trends this year.
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Bridging the gap for firefighters
David Cain Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt is difficult to imagine that firefighters are not prepared for the future. As times have changed, the issue of protecting ourselves is about more than just the bunker gear we wear or the SCBAs on our backs. Our profession has come a long way in providing us with all the tools we need to do the many tasks at hand, but there is one area we're often left unprotected. What am I referring to?
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Dancing, sports share common ground
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessFootwork, tempo, rhythm, pivot, crossover. That terminology turns up regularly in sports practice. Or was it dance rehearsal? The disciplines of sports and dancing share more than language, experts say. Each activity can benefit participants in the other field, according to Maria Royals, the Dance Department Chair at George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Technology.
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Women recognized for big impact on science, research
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyThe theme of SLAS2017, the annual international conference and exhibition from the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening, was "Research: The Possibilities." And that theme of looking forward to the future remained strong during the closing remarks Wednesday.
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Updated guidelines on childhood obesity express need for prevention
Jessica Taylor Medical & Allied HealthcareToday, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 19 has obesity. In fact, the percentage has tripled in the U.S. since the 1970s. These children not only suffer from depression, lower self-esteem and social isolation, but they're also at higher risk for having chronic health conditions such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, diabetes and heart disease.
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The link between heart health and psychiatric disorders
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough anxiety and depression are different disorders, they often produce similar symptoms, such as nervousness, irritability, trouble concentrating and problems sleeping. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults (18 percent of the population) aged 18 and older. As for depression, in 2015, an estimated 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, representing 6.7 percent of all adults.