Med Tech: The new stethoscope
The new stethoscope Researchers at Utah State University have developed special software that works with a video camera to measure heartbeat effects in…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Women’s History Month: Sister adventurers unlock the past
As the 19th century came to a close, European women were expected to learn to read, sew, and perhaps if their station merited it, speak a little…
Doctors debate value of chemotherapy for breast cancer
The breast cancer trifecta was once indisputable: Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy. This combination has led to great numbers of cancer survivors, but is…
The diet with time for eating
All the diets in all the world more or less come down to a simple philosophy: Eat less. Where those diets go after that makes all the difference. But what…
Cold or flu, take these basic steps
To stop the spread of cold or flu in the household, take these precautions: – Isolate toothbrushes from others. Replace the brush when the person is well….
Flu Season: How bad has it been?
By mid-January, the flu season had already made a name for itself as the most widespread on record since officials began keeping track 13 years ago,…
When to give a child a smartphone
Parents in modern society are struggling with the answer to when or if they should let their children have a smartphone, but recent research from…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a new take on an Irish favorite
The origins of the Reuben sandwich are widely contested, but it is certain that many a palate has savored the rich deli taste of the corned beef, Swiss…
What to do in an eye emergency
Specks in the Eye -Don’t rub the affected eye. -Flush the eye with lots of water. -See a doctor if the speck doesn’t wash out. Cuts, Punctures, and…
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month Take a moment to review eye protection
The estimates vary, but most authorities say there are at least 1,000 eye injuries in American workplaces each day and that number could be low by half….