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<title>Science and Technology        </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com</link><image><link>http://www.napsnet.com</link><width>142</width><height>9</height><title>Science and Technology        </title><url>http://www.napsnet.com/images/napslogo2.gif</url></image><description>Free, non-copyrighted features for editors.View this week's features, taken from our latest issue of Featurettes--so new it hasn't been mailed yet--browse through our library of articles, categorized for your convenience, or just look at our artwork--including many photos in full color.</description><item><title> Higher Education Gives Nurses A Healthier Career 
 </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/68009.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The more education nurses have, the better their chances of being hired and promoted.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Stop The High And Low Blood Sugar Roller Coaster</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/68001.html</link><description><![CDATA[ When tracking blood glucose levels, it can help to recognize patterns. For the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes, the key to staying healthy is keeping blood sugar levels within a healthy range.  ]]></description></item><item><title> How Today's Businesswoman Can Do It All</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67984.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Tips on balancing work and home life.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Battling Allergy Season--Inside And Out</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67982.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are steps you can take to ease the allergy season for sufferers.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Signs Your Computer May Need A Memory Upgrade</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67961.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Tips on how to know when your computer could use a memory upgrade and what you can do about it.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Personalized Protection For All Your Devices</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67952.html</link><description><![CDATA[ With more ways to access the Internet, from laptops to tablets and phones, come more security risks.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Eco Apps Celebrate Earth Day Every Day</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67950.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Anyone with a smartphone or tablet can have a "green" thumb--and index finger.  ]]></description></item><item><title> A Lighter Way To Enjoy Sweets</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67949.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Here's news you may find enlightening: You can now create delightful desserts that are lower in calories but highly tasty.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Self-Injectable Treatment Option Available For Moderate To Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67922.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A prescription medicine reduces symptoms in adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.  ]]></description></item><item><title> MS Kills Connection >   < Connection Kills MS </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67890.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, is known for destroying connections, but making connections is helping to defeat this disease.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Fair Access For All </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67885.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A new ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may keep rural communities on the slow side of the digital divide.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Kitchen Must-Haves Make For Healthier Eating
 </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67860.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Cooking healthier meals does not have to be difficult or time consuming.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Mobile Broadband Is Paving The Way For Internet Users On The Go</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67859.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A new service offers superfast 4G mobile broadband.  ]]></description></item><item><title> How Apps Will Shape The Future</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67830.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There's not only an app for that--just about everything from online banking to driving directions-but now there's an online tool that makes it easy for anyone to quickly and easily create professional-quality mobile applications.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Inability To Maintain A Good Night's Sleep May Be A Sign Of An Under-Recognized Body Clock Condition In The Blind</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67822.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Researchers are working on ways to help blind people sleep better at night, feel better during the day.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Growing Healthier, Better Crops</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67816.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Both farmers and consumers may soon be able to enjoy more abundant crops.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Stop-start systems in vehicles substantially reduce fuel consumption and air pollution</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67806.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Buying a car with the latest fuel--saving feature-Idle Stop and Go technology (ISG)--is becoming more affordable.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Using Technology To Meet Global Demands</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67795.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Scientists are helping to meet growers' needs by developing new ways to increase crop yields, help crops resist diseases and insects, increase quality and meet consumer demands.  ]]></description></item><item><title> New Fuel Treatment Protects Engines From Damaging Effects Of Ethanol Fuel Blends </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67791.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The next time you haul out your lawn mower, string trimmer or other outdoor power equipment, protect the engine from ethanol gas.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Ensure The Pets You Love With A Pet Food Containing L-carnitine--An Ingredient That Loves Them, Too</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67782.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In some pet foods, there's a multitasking molecule--L-carnitine--that can do your animal a world of good. Here's how.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Drive Across Country Showcases New Tech  </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67759.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A cross-country drive is being used to shine a light on innovative people and products in the electronics industry.  ]]></description></item><item><title> New Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Shows Promise</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67758.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A simple, noninvasive test that accurately detects pre- and early-stage cancer may save lives.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Ten Tips To Help Stay Connected In Today's Always-On World</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67749.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The reality of today's always-on world means that life and work must keep moving.  ]]></description></item><item><title> New Tires Gain Traction With Farmers And Drivers</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67746.html</link><description><![CDATA[ New kinds of tires are putting drivers and farmers on the road to increased safety, better performance and opportunities for bigger markets as well.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Advances In Contact Lens Technology Benefit Millions </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67741.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Here's eye-opening news.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Proton Therapy Offers Precision Treatment And Fewer Side Effects </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67733.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There could be good news for many American men.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Doctors Request Medicare Cover Lifesaving Test </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67729.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A new, less invasive way to screen for cancer could save many lives.  ]]></description></item><item><title> The Highs And Lows Of Caring For Children With Diabetes</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67727.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Technology can help these families manage diabetes.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Protecting Your (Digital) Valuables</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67715.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Digital storage devices provide great value and reliability.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Medicine For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67709.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the most common lung diseases in the U.S., and the people who care for them, may soon be able to breathe a little easier.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Turning On The Tap To Save Lives </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67698.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Waterborne illnesses are the second-leading cause of preventable childhood deaths in the world--killing nearly 4,000 children every day.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Living Large With Big-Screen Home Theater</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67697.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There's a new dimension to entertainment, with special effects bringing on what many have called a second golden age of 3D.  ]]></description></item><item><title> The Dawning Of A Cool Revolution
 
 </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67693.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Take a technology that's been around since the 1880s and make a few improvements.  ]]></description></item><item><title> America: A Nation In Pain </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67685.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There's good news for the growing number of Americans who are sick and tired of having to deal with long-lasting pain.  ]]></description></item><item><title> New Mobile App Lets Users Call And Text Worldwide For Free</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67675.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There's good news for iPhone and Android users--a new mobile app provides free calling and texting between users anywhere in the world.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Rural Hospitals Embracing Electronic Health Records</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67665.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Hospitals can achieve significant improvements in quality, safety and care coordination.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Transform Photos Into Amazing Videos While On The Go</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67662.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Parties, holidays, trips and family events--you've got hundreds of photos on your iPhone just waiting to be turned into a video.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Baby's Healthy Future</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67639.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Expectant parents can have a special way to protect the health of their new baby and his or her siblings and other relatives.  ]]></description></item><item><title> A "Smart" Way ToAccess Cloud Programs </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67635.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There's good news for those who have to take care of business while on the go.  ]]></description></item><item><title> A Dash Of This And A Pinch Of That</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67596.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Understanding how the chemical is used is important but understanding the response is crucial.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Five Ways To Trick Out Your Tablet</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67592.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Smaller and lighter than laptops and more powerful than smartphones, tablets are becoming the go-to device for anyone looking to take their computing and communication platforms on the go.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Newfound Age Fighter</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67570.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Biotechnology scientists working on renewable energy solutions discovered they could also help you save your skin.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Tips On Protection Against Harsh Weather</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67567.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Winter weather can be harsh on skin so be sure to protect and replenish it.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Breakthrough Technology To Permanently Combat Hair Loss </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67556.html</link><description><![CDATA[ While hair loss may be an inevitable part of aging, men no longer have to live with it--or suffer from the psychological, professional and social consequences.  ]]></description></item><item><title> About Oral Cancer</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67554.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Early oral cancer detection.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Ushering In The Era Of Modern Agriculture</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67550.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Two North Dakota farmers tinkering in their farm shed assembled the prototype of the first self-propelled sprayer of its kind--a high-speed, low-clearance, self-propelled sprayer for agricultural use--more than half a century ago.  ]]></description></item><item><title> CT Screenings Could Be Game Changer For Lung Cancer

</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67538.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Advocates of lung cancer screening are hoping to find the cancer early enough for therapy to work.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Wireless Phone Program Is A Connection To Family, Services And Jobs 

</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67508.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Many consumers concerned about making ends meet are getting a useful answer to their call for assistance with their phone service costs.  ]]></description></item><item><title> A Better Telecommuting Option For Small-Business Workers </title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67482.html</link><description><![CDATA[ If you work on your own at home--or would like to--you're not alone.  ]]></description></item><item><title> The Remedy To Pill Confusion</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67477.html</link><description><![CDATA[ New software can help doctors make more accurate prescribing decisions and diagnoses.  ]]></description></item><item><title> Gifts That Help You Stay Connected</title><link>http://www.napsnet.com/articles/67475.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Gadgets are topping many gift lists this year, and with the wider availability of high-tech devices, there are many great options to choose from.  ]]></description></item></channel></rss>                                  
