Science & Technology

Clinical Trials: How You Make A Difference Many Americans may not realize it, but many of the treatments that save lives today are based on yesterday's clinical trials. Word Count:410
Modernize Your Living Space With Simple Techorating Tips In today's economy, fewer people are looking to purchase new homes-many are focusing instead on ways to upgrade their existing homes. One easy way to update a home is by going beyond decorating a room, to "techorating." Word Count:483
A New Guide To Multi-Room Audio And Video Thanks to new technology, homeowners are finding it easier to enjoy their music and video collections throughout a home. Word Count:333
Significant Barriers Prevent People With MS From Fully Committing To Treatment Despite their best intentions, the majority of people with MS face several barriers that make it hard to fully commit to therapy. Word Count:865
National Survey Shows People Prefer Personalized Cell Phone Services Answering the call for a personalized telephone began longer ago than many people realize. Word Count:434
New Soybean Technology to Help Meet Growing Demand for Food and Fuel A special bean is helping American farmers. Word Count:292
No Place Is Free From Allergies In America, According To The Asthma And Allergy Foundation Of America It's important to be aware of allergy triggers, regardless of the season. Word Count:418
NASA And Military See Benefits To LASIK Today NASA and the U.S. military increase the potential of mission-critical personnel using laser vision correction technologies that have benefited civilians for more than five years. Word Count:468
Living With Crohn's Disease And Having Relationships Can Be Compatible Tips for Talking about Crohn's Disease. Word Count:1375
Doctors' Hospitals Provide Quality Care The next time you or someone you care about is about to go to the hospital, it may be a healthy idea to find out who owns it. Word Count:234
New Hope For Treating A Common Condition There is encouraging news for the millions of Americans who now suffer from some form of mental illness. Word Count:379
Working With Your Physician To Identify And Manage The Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease Although there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, many effective medications are now available to treat the symptoms. Word Count:982
New Survey Findings Reveal Emotional And Physical Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Advancement Of Treatment Through "Generations" Progress made so far in education and treatment will continue our efforts to increase awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and improve patients' quality of life. Word Count:490
Important Health Resource For Men An informative Web site offers help and hope to the over 186,000 American men who, each year, are diagnosed with one of the most common, serious health conditions they can face. Word Count:411
Cars Of The Future: What To Expect Traffic tie-ups and fender benders may one day be a thing of the past. Word Count:469
Orphan Drugs Give Patients With Rare Illnesses New Hope The Orphan Drug Act is paving a way for rare disease medicines. Word Count:569
Constant Cough? Short Of Breath? It Might Be COPD If you are diagnosed with COPD, there is hope. Word Count:367
Finding Relief For A Chronic, Painful Condition People with a form of IBS may find relief thanks to a new application for an established drug. Word Count:651
Sinus Sufferers Don't Have To Put Up With The Symptoms For the millions of Americans who suffer from sinus problems throughout the year, nasal and sinus symptoms impact daily life. Word Count:349
Can They Find Your Small Business Online? Now there is an easier way for small businesses to create, update and drive customers to their Web site. One of the biggest problems small businesses have is making sure their online site is meeting their needs. Word Count:353
When Two Are Better Than One: Helping African Americans With High Blood Pressure Manage Their Condition High blood pressure can be easily measured and successfully treated. Word Count:618
Study Participants Help Find New Treatments A new clinical trial may offer an option to thousands of Americans living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Word Count:303
It's Hard To Ignore The Sounds Of A Snore How many times has your bed partner's snoring been so loud that you were forced to sleep in a different room? If your sleep suffers because you can't ignore your loved one's snore, you're not alone. Word Count:903
Take Charge Of Your Heart Health: Know Your Cholesterol Levels If you thought cancer was the leading cause of female deaths in the United States, think again. Word Count:586
New Kit Gives Patients Peace Of Mind When Managing A Serious Disease Strategies for preventing and managing adrenal crises. Word Count:366
Teacher Learns The ABC's Of Balancing Cancer And Career Eight years ago, Suzanne Carlson joined the ranks of a workforce that is hundreds of thousands strong: American cancer survivors. Word Count:842
Software Lets Parents Follow Students' Progress With many schools using student information software, parents and students are increasingly able to leverage the Internet to track academic progress and impact achievement. Word Count:377
Supplements Help Young Eyes A new study from the Vision Science Laboratory at the University of Georgia suggests that nutritional support for eye health should begin much earlier than previously thought. Word Count:376
Seeing A Screen Legend Clearly Technological advances in recent years have made cataract surgery faster, safer, more comfortable and ultimately more effective. Word Count:561
Five Insider Secrets About Cell Phones Cell phone customers have many options-even if they've already signed a service contract. Word Count:393
Exploring Scientific Ways To Save The Planet A new TV series explores global experiments under way to help stop global warming. Word Count:434
Insurers Stress Lifesaving Role Of Colorectal Screenings When colon cancer is diagnosed in an early stage, there are more options for successful treatment. Word Count:353
A Journey with Breast Cancer: Keys to One Woman's Survival The earlier cancer is found, the better the chances are that the treatment will work. Word Count:751
Straight Talk About Pain: Arm Yourself With Information To Better Communicate At The Doctor's Office The first step in receiving a proper diagnosis and effective treatment for chronic pain is to communicate clearly with your doctor. Word Count:545
Feast Your Eyes On Eye Healthy Foods Studies show eating foods rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Word Count:611
Pay By The Day Save money on the cell phone bill. Word Count:571
A Growing Health Concern Among An Aging Population For people with atrial fibrillation--when the heart beats more than 300 times per minute--anticoagulants are often prescribed. Word Count:539
What Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer Treatment There are more prostate cancer treatments available today than ever before. Word Count:411
Selecting Greens Grown With Less Water A new way of growing lettuce, one that conserves water, may offer a "green" alternative to environmentally conscious shoppers. Word Count:291
College-Bound Students--Time To Get A Real Calculator Tips on how to select a calculator for the college-bound student. Word Count:428
Spending Less On Your GPS Device Having driving directions when you need them most might seem priceless, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on a GPS device. Word Count:347
Treating A Common Side Effect Of Cancer Therapy An advanced oral electrolyte solution has been shown to favorably impact both the incidence and severity of a common side effect of cancer therapies. Word Count:364
Elusive Hereditary Disease--Year-Round Allergy To Cold Several hundred people in the United States suffer from Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndromes. Word Count:538
New Technology Offers Security On The Go A new approach to home security is designed to offer homeowners convenience, confidence and peace of mind while away from home. Communication is the key. Word Count:150
A Major Advancement In Cochlear Implants A new cochlear implant system includes the smallest and lightest internal implant and externally worn processor that, for the first time, allows people who are profoundly deaf to hear in "high definition." Word Count:420
Recovering From Stroke Stroke patients report surprisingly high overall life satisfaction. Word Count:551
Sharing Stories Of Breast Cancer Survivors One day soon, a cure for breast cancer will be found. Word Count:373
Relationship Matters: Learning To Live With MS Couples can learn to get past the issue of MS to build a strong, thriving relationship. Word Count:353
Helping Women Have Healthy Relationships From quitting smoking to cutting fat from their diets--and even finding time to meditate--women are increasingly taking steps to remain happy and healthy. Word Count:343
A Dream Back On Track There's encouraging news for anyone who has multiple sclerosis. Medication makes it possible for patients to manage the debilitating disease and help regain control of their lives. Word Count:742
Early Detection Essential in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the silent killer due to the advanced stage at which most cases are discovered. Word Count:619
Creating Sustainable, Alternative Fuels A new process for creating biofuel may provide a valuable step toward reducing dependency on petroleum-based fuels. Word Count:399
Health IT: What Everyone Should Know Electronic access to health care records could improve efficiency of treatment. Word Count:339
Tough Economic Times Challenge Small Businesses To Find New Ways To Cut Costs A growing number of small businesses are saving money through Internet-based phone service. Word Count:655
Finding Credible Cancer Information More than likely you know someone living with cancer--a family member, friend, neighbor, colleague--or even you. Word Count:326
Medical Breakthrough In the U.S., more than 650,000 patients each year have heart procedures called angioplasties to unblock coronary arteries. Word Count:232
Questions About LASIK: Find Out If It's Right For You The results are in: The FDA determines that LASIK surgery is both safe and effective. Word Count:422
Matters Of The Heart: One Woman's Journey In the United States, coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Word Count:511
Navigating The Road Of Life As technology marches forward and new consumer gadgets continue to emerge, auto manufacturers have picked up the pace with providing customers the latest and greatest devices inside their vehicle. Word Count:335
DNA Study Unlocks Mystery To Diverse Traits In Dogs What makes a pointer point, a sheepdog herd and a retriever retrieve? Word Count:465
Turning Yesterday's Old Newspaper Into New Paper recycling is turning a page in the newspaper business. Word Count:383
New Technology Is Helping Boaters Stay Afloat With their interest fueled by higher gas prices, many homeowners are reconsidering their vacation plans. Word Count:399
Personalized Medicine: It's All About You Genetic tests make diagnosis and treatment as individualized as disease itself. Word Count:311
Active Disease Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Fortunately, for the 2.1 million Americans living with active rheumatoid arthritis, active participation in disease management may be possible. Word Count:301
Treatment-Resistant Depression Affects Millions of Americans Each Year Up to 35 percent of patients treated for depression may have a little-known condition called Treatment-Resistant Depression. Word Count:673
Marking 0 Years Of Cord Blood Transplants Matthew Farrow, the first person cured by a cord blood transplant, honors the doctors who made his procedure possible. Word Count:471
Asthma Q And A With Jackie Joyner-Kersee And A Specialist Pharmacist Talking to your doctor and pharmacist about generics may offer significant cost savings. Word Count:793
Probiotics: More Than Just Yogurt Probiotics have become one of the latest buzzwords in digestive health. Word Count:510
Making Sure Cell Phones Work In An Emergency Safety and emergencies are top priorities when it comes to consumers' reasons for having a cell phone. Word Count:383
A New Treatment For A Common Side Effect Of Opioid Pain Management A new treatment option may help advanced-illness patients receiving palliative care. Word Count:534
Female Scientists Work To Make Breakthroughs One woman, Dr. Laura Lapham of Florida State University, is studying possible new energy sources at the bottom of the sea. Word Count:680
Olympic Athletes Share Health Challenges When it comes to their health, great athletes can often face great health challenges as well, whether in or out of the sports arena. Word Count:399
Survey Finds Children Of "Sandwich" Generation Caregivers Take On More Roles A new survey finds that children of sandwich generation caregivers are actively participating in caregiving responsibilities for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. Word Count:576
Biofuel: What Everyone Should Know Made from natural, renewable sources, biofuel is a "green" fuel alternative. Word Count:395
Brushing Up On Heart Health People with well-cared-for teeth may have yet another reason to smile. Word Count:150
Why You Need To Monitor Learning more about your blood pressure-and learning how to monitor it yourself-could save your life. Word Count:177
Health Education Campaign Raises Awareness Of Cervical Dystonia Professional ice hockey player Rem Murray is encouraging people with CD to share their stories. Word Count:883
Headaches: Causes And Solutions Forty-five million people in the United States suffer from reoccurring headaches. Word Count:173
Managing Diabetes Angie Stone, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, is fearless. Fearless when it comes to managing her diabetes, that is. Word Count:191
Which Tests Are Right For You? Lighthearted Ad Council ads have been designed to remind men that being around for loved ones is the best reason to go to their doctor. Word Count:414
On The Tip Of The Tongue: Electrical Impulses That Help Blind People "See" Thanks to a device that sends electrical impulses to the tongue, people may soon be able to overcome blindness and vestibular disorders. Word Count:645
Low Vision Doesn't Need To Mean No Vision In addition to accurately diagnosing low vision, an eye doctor can suggest tools and devices to help those with low vision regain their independence. Word Count:188
Embracing Change In Asthma Treatments Asthma medications are now available in more environmentally friendly inhalers. Word Count:749
Helping Heroes Heal Americans across the country have helped soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill feel a bit closer to home. Word Count:358
Stroke Is A Medical Emergency: Every Minute Counts In treating a stroke, every minute counts. Word Count:411
Kids And Technology: Diversion Or Addiction? Good news for parents and educators concerned that young people may spend too much time online. Word Count:355
How-To Videos Online If you have ever wondered how to make sweet and sour chicken or perform CPR or had the desire to learn a new sport, there's a Web site that specializes in showing you how. Word Count:232
Clinical Trials And Minorities The most effective way to find treatments for diseases that predominantly affect ethnic and racial minorities, say the experts, is to include more minority patients in clinical trials. Word Count:149
Walkie-Talkies Now Heard From Construction Sites To College Campuses The next time you visit a college campus, don't be surprised if you hear the distinctive "chirp chirp" sound of a mobile phone walkie-talkie. Word Count:382
A Quick Look At Alzheimer's One in eight baby boomers will be affected by Alzheimer's disease as they age, and a new series of four films from the Alliance for Aging Research may help increase understanding of the disease and promote a cure. Word Count:138
Nationwide Survey Shows Many Women With Osteoporosis Are Lacking Information To Properly Care For Their Bones According to a nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive of more than 1,000 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, more than half said they are not knowledgeable about osteoporosis despite being diagnosed with this potentially serious disease. Word Count:752
Breaking Free: Take More Vacations And Work Remotely The right technology can liberate you from your desk. Word Count:565
Balancing Diabetes And Exercise Diabetics can live a healthy, active lifestyle. Word Count:448
Technology Provides People With Print Disabilities Access To More Documents Most people take it for granted that when they see a headline, it helps them find an article on the printed page. Word Count:451
Easy Ways To Steer Clear Of The Pump Rising fuel costs don't have to put the brakes on this season's family road trip. Word Count:355
New Technology May Help Hospitals To Combat MRSA A new awareness of the growing prevalence of MRSA is prompting many hospitals to focus on identifying new ways to protect patients in the hospital from exposure to this potentially deadly germ, including technological innovations. Word Count:494
Now Playing A Leading Role In Hollywood Productions: Paper Hollywood runs on paper, with scripts and schedules generated for thousands of actors and crew members. Word Count:650
New Hope On The Horizon In The Fight Against Cancer There is encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Scientists are developing a record number of new medicines to treat the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer. Word Count:372
Filling Grandparents' Houses With Children's Laughter A printing mailbox can be a convenient way to get regular pictures of a new grandchild. Word Count:460
New Hope For Personalized Medicine A more personalized diagnosis can help doctors cater treatment to the patient. Word Count:444
Tires-Technical Marvels That Are Generally Ignored Most drivers don't have a clue as to what type of tires are on their car. Word Count:436
Eighth-Grader Turns Life-Long Genetic Condition Into Science Project Project Highlights First And Only Drug To Treat Metabolic Condition, PKU Word Count:683
Power Play: Accessories For Electronic Gadgets Accessories that complement the latest electronic gadgetry provide numerous options and price ranges for gift givers. Word Count:368
More Children Being Seen With Melanoma If you think that skin cancer is something only adults need to worry about, you may want to learn more about how often this disease affects children. Word Count:390
Get The Most Out Of Your HDTV Experience Having the right accessories can help ensure you get the best sound and picture from your HDTV. Word Count:400
Six Easy Ways To Care For Your Hearing Aid If you know someone who wears a hearing aid, or wear one yourself, here are six tips on hearing aid care you may want to listen to. Word Count:368
Internet Brings Simplicity Of "String And Cups" To Small-Business Telecom The myriad of telecommunications options could tempt any small business to revert to the simplicity of a string pulled taut between two paper cups, the standby of children (and the occasional adult) for generations. Word Count:527
Help Manage GERD Symptoms By Taking Simple Steps Simple lifestyle changes may help ease GERD symptoms. Word Count:386
Shining A Light On Scientific Failure It's said that for every brilliant scientific success, there are a dozen failures. Word Count:187
The Time Is Right To Step Up To A Digital SLR Camera Here are important features to look for when stepping-up from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR camera. Word Count:342
What You Need To Know Before Trying Facial Injectables The science behind dermal fillers is stronger than ever, as is the competition for something new that produces great results. Before treatment with a dermal filler, you should be aware of its attributes. Word Count:668
Teen Superstar Works To Minimize Technology Gap Efforts to minimize the technology gap in schools may soon hit the right chord thanks to a partnership that includes teen superstar Jordan Pruitt. Word Count:406
Look Law, No Hands! More motorists will be using hands-free devices as communities across the nation prohibit them from using cell phones while driving. Word Count:553
Greeting Cards Go New Age To help people connect with others in today's fast-paced world, greeting card companies are introducing cutting-edge features and designs that speak to current lifestyles and social trends. Word Count:366
Support Sought For Melanoma Research Melanoma--the most serious type of skin cancer--is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. While research is pointing the way to new treatments, the need for more investigation remains in order to find a cure. Word Count:142
Is Laser Vision Correction Right For You? Now nearly 15 years old, LASIK vision correction is the most common elective surgery in the United States, performed on 700,000 people annually. Word Count:496
Simple, Easy-To-Use Screener May Help ID Common But Unknown Lung Disease Could the chronic cough you have be a sign you've got one of the most lethal-and both undiagnosed and misdiagnosed-diseases in the country? Word Count:550
Get Out And Walk During Arthritis Awareness Month Progress has been made in the fight against arthritis-the most common cause of disability in the United States. Word Count:567
Understanding Parkinson's Disease Dementia Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects more than 1.5 million Americans. Word Count:752
Keeping Marines and their Families Informed Military leaders say taking care of Marines, sailors, and their families is a top priority for the Marine Corps. Word Count:382
Speaking Out About A Silent Disease For many, coronary heart disease--also known as atherosclerosis--is a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms. Word Count:213
Knee Replacements Get Personal With Custom Fit While they may all look similar, no two knees are exactly alike. Even slight variations in the way a knee implant fits can lead to tightness, instability and potentially shorter implant life. Word Count:420
Knee Replacements Get Personal With Custom Fit While they may all look similar, no two knees are exactly alike. Even slight variations in the way a knee implant fits can lead to tightness, instability and potentially shorter implant life. Word Count:420
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome There are a number of lifestyle changes people can make to reduce symptoms of IBS. Word Count:330
Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world. Word Count:420
Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world. Word Count:420
Algae-To-Energy Tests Planned For decades, scientists and energy executives have sought to unlock the energy potential of algae. Word Count:376
Algae-To-Energy Tests Planned For decades, scientists and energy executives have sought to unlock the energy potential of algae. Word Count:376
Video Calling Can Keep Families Closer America is a country on the move. According to a recent online survey, nearly eight out of 10 Americans (79 percent) have close family members living in another city or town. Word Count:467
Harvesting Energy From Your Own Backyard Homeowners have found what might seem an unlikely way to cut energy costs while they cool their houses. Word Count:350
Web Registry helps with Military Outreach Efforts The Web can be a great resource for military men and women looking to protect their health. Word Count:380
Minors and Online Surveys Children, age 12 and younger, offer marketers an abundance of useful information. Word Count:664
Challenging Your Course For Indoor And Outdoor Allergy Symptom Relief The efforts of a new team may help people with allergies develop a winning strategy to manage their symptoms. Word Count:520
Helping Fight Cancer New technologies have improved the screening process for colorectal cancer. Word Count:139
Peace Of Mind About Babies' Eye Health A no-cost public health program provides one-time comprehensive eye and vision assessments to infants between 6 and 12 months of age. Word Count:517
New Mobile Features Help Manage Your Life A lot has changed since the first mobile phone was introduced in the U.S. in 1982. Not only have phones themselves become smaller, lighter and easier to use, but the technology behind them has also improved, enabling users to do more than just make calls. Word Count:383
Foreign Invaders Compromise The Body's Immunity Nutritional supplements can help support the body's immune system, providing added defense against germs and bacteria. Word Count:415
Speaking Up To Keep Phone Costs Down Voicing your opinion could help keep phone costs down. Word Count:358
Safe, "Green" Insecticides Keep Homes Healthier There are many smart and affordable ways to create a safer, healthier environment for children. Word Count:306
Hope For Failed Back Surgery When it comes to saving your spine, sometimes surgery just doesn't cut it. Fortunately, doctors know of ways to help. Word Count:380
Symptoms Of ADHD In Adults May Lead To Potentially Serious Consequences There is hope for adults with ADHD. Word Count:471
Your Future May Be Up In The Air For people who want a career in which they can reach for the sky, the aerospace industry offers a world of possibilities. Word Count:122
Cell Phones In The Car: Getting More Miles Of Signal It is now possible to improve cell phone signal strength while you are on the road. Word Count:368
Finding Better Ways To Treat Vision Loss There may be new hope for many of the people suffering with one of the most common causes of vision loss: advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Word Count:290
Improving Quality Of Patient Care At U.S. Community Hospitals Community hospitals are working hard to improve their quality of patient care. Word Count:325
Working To Improve The Quality Of Healthcare By coordinating information between your personal physician and other doctors you may see, you can help protect your health. Word Count:322
Scholarship Program Recognizes Young People With Crohn's Disease A leading biopharmaceutical company will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each. Word Count:459
New Hypertension Treatment "Takes The Pressure Off" For the 72 million Americans suffering from hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, a new beta blocker is available for managing their condition. Word Count:698
Managing Multiple Sclerosis If you or someone you care about is ever among the 200 people a week who learn they have multiple sclerosis, science may have good news for you. Word Count:377
Top Multiple Sclerosis Myths Debunked Even with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Robin Maxwell maintains an active lifestyle. Word Count:749