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Report says Band-Aids contain PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals.’ Many small exposures can add up to a big exposure, environmental expert warns
A pile of Band-aids.

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Report says Band-Aids contain PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals.’ Many small exposures can add up to a big exposure, environmental expert warns

Ditch the bulky fitness tracker. Wearable tech is getting an upgrade.

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Ditch the bulky fitness tracker. Wearable tech is getting an upgrade.

‘Like a FitBit for inside the body’: Professor’s nanosensors could monitor health in real time
“The endowed chair has really allowed us to move quickly on health problems that face us today,” said Thomas Webster, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. “We don’t have to wait to apply for grants and then a year later determine if they come in. We are able to utilize those resources very quickly and develop a strategy.” Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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‘Like a FitBit for inside the body’: Professor’s nanosensors could monitor health in real time

Students raise a Google Glass to good health

Students raise a Google Glass to good health

Technology to improve health care

Technology to improve health care

Physical therapy professor makes a difference

Physical therapy professor makes a difference