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Researchers at Penn State may just be the heroes we need. In a blind taste test, their 25% less sugar chocolate rated equally to, or higher than, regular chocolate. "We were able to show that there is a range in which you can manage a…

Since 1950, the number of sedentary jobs has increased by 83%, according to the American Heart Association. Researchers with the Mayo Clinic found that those that sit for long periods can suffer from obesity, increased blood pressure, high…

Okay, we know this, right? We're addicted to our smartphones, even knowing they cause muscle and back pain and turn us into the proverbial Jekyll and Hyde. Privat-Dozentin Dr. Julia Brailovskaia and her team are researching whether our…

A new smart sensor platform the size of a quarter turns any facemask into a "Fitbit for the face." A tiny magnet attaches the sensor to any N95, cloth, or surgical mask, detecting respiration, heart rate, and mask wear time. This…

The study, led by Dr. Ivan Rusyn, a professor in the Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) Department at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), published in Food and Chemical Toxicology.…

With the huge growth in sensor applications, the need for smaller, more environmentally friendly, and robust semiconductors is evident, particularly for wearable devices designed to monitor and treat medical conditions. Semiconductors,…

As the market for wearable fitness and wellness trackers grows, consumers, healthcare professionals and manufacturers, alike, are seeking even more accurate devices. Today’s non-flexible wearables are limited in their capabilities and their…

It's no secret that smoking is a major life-shortener and can lead to accelerated aging and early death. In fact, quitting can actually increase your lifespan and decrease your biological age. But quitting is hard. Very hard.…