October 3, 2013

Federal aviation authorities are poised to dial down restrictions on the use of electronic devices during airline flights. The recommendations would allow passengers to read, listen to music or play video games with a device at any time. But texting, emails, and web browsing would be limited to use with in-flight WiFi, and cell phone calls would still be banned. Source Link

It’s a common question when you go to the doctor for a bad cold - is it a virus or a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics? The answer could come much quicker with a new test that looks at your body’s genetic response to the illness. The test could speed the diagnosis and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics that don't work on viral infections. Source Link

You may dream of that big lottery win, but would it make your life happy? A new survey found that only one in five people think that money can buy happiness, and just 10% said getting rich leads to a happy life. Three out of four people said marriage and a good family life are the key to happiness, and one-third believe in prioritizing family time over higher earnings. Source Link