Oncology

Nodding off at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-sensing earbuds
UC Berkeley Engineers Develop Earbuds that Track Brain Signals Linked to Relaxation and Drowsiness Feeling sleepy during work is a common experience, especially after lunch. However, for individuals in high-risk jobs, like driving or operating heavy machinery, drowsiness can be perilous or even fatal. Drowsy driving alone contributes to hundreds of fatal traffic accidents every year across the U.S., and the National Safety Council has highlighted drowsiness as a critical risk in industries like
Nodding off at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-sensing earbuds
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Brief sessions of exercise could enhance the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments
Recent studies indicate that engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity may enhance the effectiveness of rituximab, a monoclonal antibody therapy used in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers based in England discovered that such exercise prompted a rise in natural killer cells, which, when combined with rituximab, help target and destroy cancerous cells in the bloodstream. Although experts acknowledge the growing evidence suggesting the immune-boosting capacity of
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