Humming your way to relaxation
Yoga instructors are teaching it. Healthcare practitioners are encouraging it and Mayo Clinic even touts its benefits. What’s the buzz all about?
Put the brakes on aging? The latest science says…
It’s been there all along. Our bodies naturally make this amino acid, and it can be taken as a supplement. After decades of studies, researchers are adding scientific support to the anti-aging claims of taurine. Here’s what we know.
How can this be with the latest in 3D?
It’s an astounding notion but it’s already happening—the ability to 3D print human organs. Just think what that could mean to anyone waiting for a donor heart, lung, kidney or liver. While not yet approved for human use…
Anti-aging but at what cost?
In 1513, Ponce de Leon searched for the island of Bimini near Florida to find the magical spring waters believed to rejuvenate those who drank from it. Today’s attitudes about aging include a 45-year-old CEO who annually spends $2 million on his longevity. Is there really a fountain of youth?
FDA’s answer to ‘valley of death’ risk for medical devices
The FDA recently announced its new TPLC Advisory Pilot program (TAP) to accelerate access to new medical devices. It was definitely a hot topic at the FDA Town Hall held during this year’s MedTech Conference in Boston. TAP is a new component of the…
From ice bucket challenges to “icy” medicinal practices
Nearly ten years ago, the first annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised awareness and $135+ million toward research for a cure. Today, scientists are raising awareness about the benefits of cold-water immersion. Based upon more than 100 studies…