Calorie Labeling In Chain Restaurant Menus And Vending Machines, FDA Proposal

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

In what is seen as a serious effort to tackle America's obesity epidemic, the FDA is proposing compulsory calorie labeling on the menus of chain restaurants, vending machines and some other food retail outlets. Members of the public, experts, associations and advocacy groups are invited to offer suggestions by visiting ...

Rise of the Machines (Again)

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

U.S. companies chase the fast-growing market for service robots Find more info about Rise of the Machines (Again) photos videos pictures. read more

Chromosomal Disease Detection Could Be Improved By Auto NT And Pre-Calibrated Machines

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

ALOKA Holding Europe AG, the innovator in ultrasound, is heeding the advice of leading fetal health experts by including an automated Nuchal Translucency (NT) thickness measurement and pre-calibrated settings into its ProSound ultrasound systems. These features could reinforce the accuracy of first trimester screening for chromosomal diseases by reducing ...

Job Crisis: Machines Over Manpower

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Hiring has been elusive in this recovery. One possible reason: companies are finding it's cheaper to buy new machinery than to add new people Find more info about Job Crisis: Machines Over Manpower photos videos pictures. read more

Rome school’s condom machines create uproar

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex.