Netflix Joins Up With TiVo To Stream Movies On-Demand
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - TiVo and Netflix have joined together to allow for TiVo users to be able to stream Netflix movies on-demand straight to their TiVo DVR.
The new service is going to allow for those with TiVo and a Netflix subscription to be able to stream movies directly to their DVR device. Read more
Satellite, Airplane Technology Used In New Artificial Heart
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - French scientists have unveiled a working prototype of a fully artificial heart that could save the lives of many people around the world.
The fully artificial heart is based on various technology that is commonly used in satellites as well as airplanes. Read more
Hot Flashes Seen As Good Sign For Breast Cancer Drugs
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Researchers have come out and stated that hot flashes and night sweats m ay predict that hormone based drugs for breast cancer are working.
Researchers stated that women taking these hormone based drugs and experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, or painful joints should see this as a positive thing. Read more
(Update 1) Eating Grapes Helps Lower Blood Pressure
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - A new study has shown that by eating grapes, you can actually lower your blood pressure overall.
The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Michigan on lab rats. Read more
Aggressive Care For Tiny Premature Babies Is Dangerous
October 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to two new studies published on Wednesday, aggressive care for the tiniest premature babies is very dangerous.
The first study was led by Dr. Brenda Morris of the University of Texas Medical School, and looked at 1,974 infants in total. Read more
(Update) Current Smokers Are Highly Addicted To Nicotine
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new study, current smokers are having a harder time quitting due to the fact that they are more highly addicted to nicotine,
The study was presented on Tuesday at the annual meeting of American College of Chest Physicians. Read more
Study Finds Blood Protein Does Not Cause Heart Attacks
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - A new study has revealed that a certain blood protein linked to inflammation is not a cause of heart attacks or strokes.
Researchers were led by Dr. Borge Nordestgaard of Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark, and looked at how this protein, the C-reactive protein, played a role in heart attacks or stroke. Read more
Report Says FDA Was At Fault In Setting Drug Liability Laws
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new report released on Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is at fault for how they handled the situation where they adopted agency rules in regards to drug liability.
The report was released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and found that top FDA officials did not agree with the political appointees. Read more
Daylight Saving Time Found To Impact Heart Attack Rates
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, daylight saving time has a major impact on heart attack rates around the world.
Researchers have found that the risk of heart attacks increases when the clocks spring ahead, or fall back for daylight saving time. Read more
How Would The McCain Health Care Proposal Help You?
October 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Many are wondering exactly how the health care proposal of Republican presidential candidate John McCain would help them.
McCain and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama have been going back and forth over who has the better health care proposal. Read more
