Consumer News Stories
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It May Be Harder to Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
You may need to wait a bit longer to get your flu shot this year. Demand is high. -
Preventing Injury Using Smart Textiles
Smart technology is now wearable. Sensor-equipped textiles have one purpose: to alert the wearer of imminent injury. -
A $200 Debit Card Won’t Do Much for Seniors’ Drug Costs
Seniors may be expecting a $200 debit card in the mail any day now to help them pay for prescription drugs. -
Worried About What’s In Your Food? You’re Not Alone
More than half of Americans are worried about chemicals in their food. -
High-Dose Acetaminophen May Increase Risk of Poisoning
1,000-milligram dose of acetaminophen linked to the rising number of overdoses in Switzerland. -
Another 2020 Milestone: Firearm Sales
Since the COVID-19 shutdown in March, followed by the collapse of the economy and the civil unrest after the death of George Floyd, firearm sales have shot up dramatically. -
Nov. 3 Ballots: Health, Slavery, Abortion
Apart from the presidential election, what else is on the docket for this November? -
Glasses that Filter Blue Light May Improve Work Productivity
Managers and call center employees performed better at work when they the wore blue-light filtering glasses before bedtime. -
What’s with All the Salmonella Recalls?
There have been several salmonella recalls this year, but there are actually fewer recalls in 2020 than in 2019. -
Smartphone App May Detect Signs of Stroke
Researchers used AI to help smartphones spot signs linked to stroke. -
Smart Speakers Entering Home Health Space
Hey Alexa….should I take this medication with food? Amazon’s Alexa will be able to help patients follow their doctor’s orders. -
Rural America Facing a Medical Access Issue
Patients who've lost their local hospital and who must now travel for serious emergency care are likely outside the effective-treatment window.
