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Will lasers soon join stethoscopes and tongue depressors in doctors' offices?
Technology

Your Doc’s Newest Gadget: a Veggie-Detecting-Laser

posted August 9, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
Soon, a veggie-detecting-laser will be able to tell whether you’ve been eating your peas and carrots. Are you ready for the truth? Read more »
Tags: health, lasers, medical research, medical technology, nutrition
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woman covering head with a pillow
Technology

The Sound of Silence — and Adaptation

posted June 14, 2012 by Emily Schwartz
Our world is a cocoon of noise: music, voices, television, cars, film, advertisements, construction and – dare I say it – the sounds of nature. What does quiet sound like? Read more »
Tags: best of the blog, Brian Patrick Eha, health, noise, silence, sound, unplugging
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Healthy Living on Trove

posted April 24, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat
Among our growing list of content partners are a trio of health- and fitness-focused publications that offer an endless supply of sage advice and fascinating news. Read more »
Tags: content partners, exercise, health, healthy living, nutrition, trove
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Medical Records & Stethoscope
Technology

Are You There, Doc? It’s Me, Spleen

posted April 10, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
Thought the idea of your t-shirt texting your mom was weird? Try your stomach texting your doctor. Read more »
Tags: health, health care, medical technology, medicine
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DNA
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Is Knowing Your DNA Sequence Worth $1,000?

posted April 9, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
We’re quickly approaching the day when it will be possible to sequence an entire human genome for as little as $1,000 — but will shelling out a grand be worth the cost of knowing your complete DNA makeup? Read more »
Tags: disease, DNA, DNA sequencing, genetics, health, human genome
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