Researchers in Texas are developing a sensor that can be placed on the skin to detect influenza and COVID-19 in 30 minutes or less. Then, a nutritionist delves examines the effect of fad diets on the human heart.
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New infection sensor detects COVID-19 and the flu
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are developing an infection sensor that detects the presence of COVID and influenza simultaneously. We explore the future of nanomaterials in testing.
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What diets are good for your heart?
Paleo, Keto and Atkins diets have become popular in recent years, but a recent study commissioned by the American Heart Association found that many of them are bad for your heart. We talk with one of the nutritionists behind the study to pick through the facts and fads.
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