September 23, 2014

Federal health officials are reminding everyone that getting a flu shot should be a family affair. Too many young and middle-aged adults are skipping the annual vaccination. Everyone over six months of age needs a flu shot, and options this year include a nasal spray for kids and a combination pneumonia vaccine and flu shot for seniors. Source Link

Now hear this -- researchers say eating more fish may reduce a woman's risk for hearing loss. A long-term study found that consuming at least two servings of fish and omega-3s each week could prevent or delay hearing loss. But scientists don’t know exactly why a diet high in fish leads to better hearing. Source Link

Could your body be the source for the world’s best password? A group of scientists has developed a wristband that can use the unique pattern of your heartbeat as an authenticator for security access to a website or service. The wristband is available for pre-order now at a price of $79. Source Link