February 12, 2014

Imagine a simple breathalyzer test that could detect lung cancer in its early stages. The concept is one step closer to reality with successful testing of a device that looks for cancer-specific substances in air. Developers say the lung cancer breath test would be faster and easier than a biopsy that requires removal of a tissue sample. Source Link 

As home births grow in popularity, there’s a new report that says safety can be an issue. A study found that the risk of a baby dying is nearly four times higher when delivered by a midwife at home than by a midwife in a hospital. Experts say that’s because a hospital is equipped to quickly deal with unforeseen complications. Source Link

What do Luke Bryan, Rush Limbaugh and Ira Glass all have in common? They represent the reason why most people listen to the radio today. A new report says country, talk and public radio are the most popular formats. Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and R&B listenership is just a fraction of the total audience. Source Link