September 8, 2015

At what age should parents begin to talk with kids about drinking? Maybe before they reach double digits. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should talk to kids about drinking alcohol as early as 9 years old. They say attitudes can begin forming between 9 and 13 that could lead to underage drinking. Source Link
 
The simple stethoscope is getting a high-tech makeover with the help of a smartphone app. The Eko Core attaches to a stethoscope and allows the user to record a heartbeat using audio and visual representations of the sound. Experts say the $199 tool will make it easier to store, analyze and compare heart sounds for better diagnosis. Source Link 
 
The top streaming video service for network TV programming is offering to ditch the commercials for a price. Hulu has a new $12 a month plan with no ads to better compete with Netflix and Amazon’s commercial-free services. Users can also pay $8 a month and see limited commercials or use a free service that includes a full slate of ads. Source Link