August 29, 2013

Kindergartners could be starting their school life at a disadvantage if they spend too much time watching TV. A new study found that every hour of TV viewing above the recommended two-hour daily limit lead to poorer reading and math skills, and an increased risk of being picked on by classmates. Source Link

There’s a new weapon in the battle against one of the deadliest cancers. Researchers say a simple blood test and an ultrasound exam could help detect ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women while it’s still treatable. Often there are no physical symptoms of ovarian cancer until it’s progressed to a stage where survival is unlikely. Source Link

The world’s biggest maker of smartphones wants you to add another device to your wrist. The Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch will be unveiled next week. The announcement could help Samsung steal some thunder from Apple, which is expected to launch its next iPhone the following week, and may also announce a smartwatch of its own. Source Link