Articles by Michael McEnaney
Time to openly talk about HIV. CDC asking men for dialogue as a key to prevention
CDC is launching a new national communication campaign encouraging gay and bisexual men to talk openly with their sexual partners about HIV risk and prevention.
Aaaachoo! Late onset of spring means allergy season to extend well into summer
Depending on where you live, the quality of the air and weather patterns could exacerbate allergy and asthma symptoms among some sufferers. Some new once-a-day treatments may ease sneezing.
Same sex emojis? Facebook says why not for Obama's 'LGBT Pride Month'
The White House has proclaimed June is 'LGBT Pride Month.' This month will mark pride parades and parties around the country.
Cancer survival rates growing in U.S., expected to reach 19 million people by 2024
Better screening efforts and better treatments have reduced the death rate for many common cancers. The increased survival rate trend is expected to continue.
New in-car safety tech could help reduce crashes, save lives and millions of dollars
In an effort to address the estimated 37,000 traffic fatalities on U.S. roads annually, in-car crash prevention systems are beginning to take hold in new models. More than 20 percent of 2014 cars now have a front-crash prevention system with automatic braking.
Combating spike in heroin use: How about heroin OD kits for cops?
Nearly 20,000 New York Police Department officers will now be equipped with and trained to use medical kits to instantly treat heroin overdoses. The program will cost some $1.2 million.
Almost half of U.S. adults have had personal info hacked in last year. That's 432 million accounts!
These startling figures come on the heels of a number of massive security breaches at such companies as eBay and Target. The implications for consumers can be very serious.
Fittest U.S. City? Despite all that political fighting, it's D.C. Who knew?
After D.C., the fittest U.S. cities in the top five were Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., Denver, San Francisco and San Jose, Calif. Joining Memphis in the bottom five were Louisville, Ky.; Oklahoma City; Indianapolis; Carmel, Ind.; and Nashville, Tenn.
Smartphone market leveling off, emerging markets will carry growth through 2018
For the first time, all four BRIC countries appeared among the top 10 smart phone markets, according to Canalys, reflecting the shift in momentum toward the new growth markets that has been occurring over the last few years.
Apple to shake up smart home market? iPhone could become your life's remote control
The smart home space that Apple is looking to make a play in is one of the larger components of the IoT. You can expect all the major players to grab for a piece of this pie as the category evolves.
1 in 4 U.S. adults suffer diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year
Roughly 57.7 million U.S. adults suffer some form of mental disorder, though the number that suffer from serious mental illness is much smaller. More than 90 percent of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder.
Protection from the sun? You can boost your skin's natural SPF with certain foods
Using a good sunscreen product is still the best way to protect your skin but a new study suggests certain foods can help boost your skin's natural SPF by as much as a third.
Don’t bug out, but flying, crawling outdoor pests can be a serious problem
State health officials across U.S. are warning outdoor fun seekers to take precautions against ticks, mosquitoes as warm weather rolls in.
Here comes the sun, and the sunscreen should follow - be safe this summer
There are 3.5 million reasons why sunscreen is vital, that's how many cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Samsung, Apple smartphone battle rolls along, but big companies actually losing share to smaller rivals
Overall smartphone numbers are leveling off as growth begins in emerging markets. China is expected to be at the forefront of 2014 growth.
Top U.S. smartphone vendor 1Q, 2014? Apple edges Samsung by a megapixel
A whopping 87% of Americans upgraded to a smartphone in 1Q, 2014. Apple's iPhone led the charge.
New York keeps climbing on list of healthiest states for seniors to live in, reaches 15th
Empire State on the rise every year since 2006 when it was ranked the 28th healthiest state for seniors.
Yikes! Google seems to think ads everywhere is the future...even on thermostats, fridges, glasses and watches
Letter from Google to Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a plan to place ads on items such as refrigerators, car dashboards and even thermostats in the not-too-distant future.
Safest states to grow old in? North beats South...again, this time in senior health care
The not-for-profit United Health Foundation released its 2014 "America's Health Rankings Senior Report" and the northern states come out on top.
Memory, attention span affected by mobile devices? Study intends to find out
SCAMP, or the Study of Cognition, Adolescents and Mobile Phones, will focus on the impact mobile devices are having on a child's brain development. Last year, estimates are three-quarters of U.S. children 8 years and younger have access to some type of "smart" mobile device at home.
ADHD overreaction? More than 10,000 U.S. toddlers taking Ritalin and Adderall suggests maybe so
New CDC report claims huge number of 2-3 year olds are getting the drugs even though the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t even have guidelines for ADHD in children under the age of 4.
Adidas brings your memories to your sneakers: Talk about 'Pumped Up Kicks'
Footwear company brings 'ultra innovative' photo print app to buyers of popular sneaker brand for personalization of footwear. The app should be available in August.
Increase in tick population affecting outdoor recreation season in some states. Health officials primed for difficult Lyme disease season
Lyme disease on the rise in U.S. 300,000 stricken annually, as opposed to the previously reported count of 20,000 to 30,000 reported cases.
Mobli smartphone app upgrade hands citizen journalists a powerful new tool. Beware!
Upgrade was designed with that notion in mind as CEO claims “live content” is company’s main focus
For today's youth, being overweight can mean less friendships, study claims
The study suggests that heavier teens are more likely to be rejected as friends by slimmer people, despite the fact overweight young people consistently choose slimmer friends.
Sony’s latest digicam focuses on “selfie” takers, features flip-around LCD
The traditional camera market is still struggling with ways to turn the public’s attention away from all the news that is happening with smartphones and the always improving image capture capability.
Higher-income countries boast highest life expectancy rates, says new study
WHO study suggests there is a major divide between the rich and the poor and where they live with regard to life expectancy.
Autism red flag: High rate of repetitive behavior as infant
Those who develop the disorder typically start showing some 'red flags' as early as 12 months of age, researchers find. The findings are preliminary and more study is needed, they agreed.
HTC spotlights selfie cam in new One Mini as image capture continues as central feature in smartphone race
HTC is clearly hoping, that along with new design features, the ability to take high-resolution selfies with a 5-megapixel front camera will push the One Mini 2 to great heights.
Internet of Things future? All your 'things' connected by 2025, Pew says
The Internet of Things (IoT) takes complete hold of our lives by 2025, study says. If you've been wondering when your refrigerator will start talking to your smartphone and when your tablet will begin chatting with your toaster, a recent study claims they all become one big happy, connected family by around 2025.
