A new device to identify breast cancer may be able to detect tumors earlier than current techniques. The system may therefore allow earlier diagnosis of the disease, researchers report, potentially saving lives. A simple and cost effective imaging device for breast tumor detection based on a flexible and wearable antenna system has been developed by… [Continue Reading]
Sleep Deprivation Has Consequences For the Immune System
June 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There is growing evidence that proper sleep habits are necessary for the normal function of the immune system. A new study adds to these findings, showing that sleep deprivation causes a stress-like response of white blood cell numbers. Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into action, reflecting the same type of immediate response shown… [Continue Reading]