Articles by Judy Mottl
Type 1 diabetes complication can shrink brain in children, says new study
A study reveals diabetic ketoacidiosis may cause temporary brain changes, including loss of memory, for about six months after Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Sony follows Microsoft's lead and inks deal to push PlayStation into China
The two big electronic gaming vendors will face-off in a market that's got 500 million users and $10 billions in potential sales.
Heads up Samsung fans, there's a Kindle coming just for you
Amazon, Samsung ink e-reader deal that will give Samsung device users a dozen free books a year. Samsung is again in the news headlines, but this time it's not about its smartphones or smartwatches.
Home is where the stress is, work is where fulfillment lies, but where does that leave the telecommuter?
New research reveals stress levels are much less in the work environment as home life is much more stressful. But if you happen to work at home how does that compute?
Mental illness shaves years off life just like heavy smoking habit, says new study
Research reveals mental illness has same health impact as a heavy smoking habit. They both can take 10 to 20 years off a person's life, says report.
Dialysis machine built for infants helps babies fighting renal, kidney issues
A research team's five-year project is successfully helping sick infant dealing with renal failure issues.
Despite cochlear implants hearing-impaired children face cognitive skill challenges, says study
A research repor states that young children provided cochlear implants still facing a few communication hurdles, including memory issues and conceptual learning struggles.
HP 7 Plus tablet is cheap, cheap and cheap but a good option for some, say reviews
Hewlett-Packard's 7 Plus quad-core tablet is selling for $99.99, likely the cheapest, or at least one of the cheapest, tablets on the market. But industry watchers say there is a user segment.
Is there no end to Facebook's quest for data? First it asks then steps in to grab insight
Despite a recent report that advises social network users to be more vigilant about sharing data, Facebook keeps pushing the envelope in its quest to know everything and anything about its users. But how far is too far?
70% of double mastectomies not necessary claims new research report
New research reveals removing both breasts even though only one has cancer is likely unnecessary in most cases.
Nearly 70% of Americans infected with HPV virus, new research reveals
Research teams said most viral infections are likely harmless but they recommend a doctor assessment and vaccination.
E-cigarettes may ignite higher medical insurance premiums, says report
Whether you're smoking e-cigarettes to quit smoking or as a supposed healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes, you're going to likely pay more for your health insurance given the habit.
FBI: Finding cybersecurity gurus is tough as many are pot heads
The FBI says hiring needed talent for the escalating cybersecurity battlefield is getting tougher as many potential candidates can't pass the drug tests due to pot smoking habits.
Sleep apnea may be linked to men's hearing loss, represent higher stroke risk for women
New studies this week link the sleeping disorder to health issues for both men and women. One study reveals there may be a connection to hearing loss for men, and another states stroke risk for women may be higher than previously thought.
Truly 'fat' cat politicos have a harder time winning at the polls, says new study
A politican's heft, whether it's a male or female, plays a role in how voters vote, says a new study, and may indicate weight is a bias factor in elections.
Tobii Glasses 2: Why they're not like your best friend's Google Glass
There likely couldn't be any two different user segments than those of Google Glass and those of Tobii Glasses 2. The pricing is just one big whopper of a difference.
E-cigarettes can help smokers quit the habit, says new U.K. study
New research claims the vapor devices had a 60 percent success rate when compared to other options such as nicotine gum. It's one of the few research reports lately indicating e-cigarettes have some value.
Immunization push needs $7.5B to save 6 million lives worldwide
The GAVI Alliance is hoping to double the number of lives it has already saved and is looking for financial support. It's already achieved funding of $12 billion in 14 years.
Vitamin D deficiency may mean higher cancer risk for African American males, says study
New research reveals deficiency could bring greater risk for cancer diagnosis and researchers recommend annual testing of Vitamin D levels.
Poor sleep habits in infancy, childhood years can spur obesity later in life, claims study
Another research report reveals little or poor sleep early on iin life, as early as the infant stage, may be a factor in why children become obese. The new research calls it a strong risk factor.
Smokers beware: Neither e-cigarettes or hookahs are likely safe alternatives, say reports
Cigarette and cigar smokers looking to quit may be inclined to try e-cigarettes or even the popular hookah option, but new studies are showing that neither alternative smoking option may be a good health choice.
E-cigarettes decrease a body's bacteria-fighting ability, claims new study
Yet another report states the alternative smoking device is not as safe or harmless as many might believe. Researcher says e-cigs have "measurable detrimental effects on health."
It's not the calories, but the carbs: The fatter we get the hungrier we are
Tired of dieting? Wondering why you're not losing weight? It's all about the carbs but not the carbs you've likely been avoiding.
High blood pressure patients facing a double whammy: disease may ignite a salt craving
Salt can be a killer for those with high blood pressure and may be hard to battle given research that reveals the disease ignites a salt craving for those afflicted.
5 Google stories to track: Patent battle ends, new Glass guru pens a note, India takes Google to court
Get a jump on this week's tech news with a look back at what's been trending. Google, for obvious reasons, is a mainstay in headlines.
Google hires turn-around guru to lead Glass strategy
Veteran retail executive Ivy Ross knows how to get a brand re-energized and moving forward. Google hopes she'll drive its Glass strategy the same way.
Smartphone, apps may not be the best blood pressure testing approach, say studies
An assessment of online YouTube videos and the use of a smartphone blood pressure tool indicate the technologies aren't doing the job, according to researchers.
Two hefty meals, not grazing all day on food, is best for diabetics, says study
Study reveals greater weight loss on two-meal day approach. Study focused on Type 2 diabetic diets. Forget what the experts have been claiming about how to keep energy levels up.
Male infertility, semen abnormalities may reflect higher death risk, says study
Issues with semen may reflect a short lifespan for men, says new Stanford University study. The male infertility issue could represent some hidden health issues, say researchers.
HIV prevention pill Truvada gets CDC recommendation
Federal agency recommends daily pill for those with high-risk lifestyle behaviors. If you think you're at a high risk for contracting HIV the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending taking a daily medicine that helps prevent the virus from taking root in your body.
