Posts Tagged ‘apps’
Tweets reveal lifestyle’s effect on health
U. ROCHESTER (US) — In addition to predicting your odds of getting sick, a new computer model can use Twitter data to gauge how factors like social status and exposure to pollution influence health. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Jan 17, 2013 13:52 - 0 Comments
Smartphone apps miss skin cancers
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Smartphone apps that claim to monitor skin lesions for the likelihood of cancer often return inaccurate information and could delay timely, life-saving treatment, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 14, 2012 13:39 - 5 Comments
App lets seniors rate ‘age-friendly’ places
U. TORONTO (CAN) — With a new app, seniors can rate the “age-friendliness” of restaurants, libraries, crosswalks, shopping centers, and public transit—and share their ratings with others. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 3, 2012 15:09 - 1 Comment
Debate app captures real-time reactions
UC DAVIS / U. MARYLAND (US) — As Obama and Romney square off in their first debate tonight, college students across the country will try out a new app that could make live polling possible for the first time on a large scale. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 27, 2012 12:01 - 4 Comments
To test lungs, just blow into your iPhone
U. WASHINGTON (US) — With a new tool, it’s possible to monitor lung function at home or on the go—just by blowing into a smartphone. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 2, 2012 16:09 - 1 Comment
Free app helps create ‘blueprint’ for health
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — A new free iPad app estimates a user’s disease risk and offers a customized plan for healthier living. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 20, 2012 15:31 - 3 Comments
Eyes-free iPhone texting with BrailleTouch app
GEORGIA TECH (US) — A prototype app for touch-screen mobile devices is vying to be a complete solution for texting without the need to look at a mobile gadget’s screen. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 15, 2012 12:15 - 2 Comments
Coffee app finds caffeine’s safe zone
PENN STATE (US) — A new software app can tell when a cup of coffee will give you a mental boost and when it will keep you awake. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 24, 2012 17:47 - 0 Comments
Battery drain may influence app design
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — The first systematic power profiles of microprocessors could help lower the energy consumption of small and large devices, say researchers. (more…)
