Steven Goodman

Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970, there have been significant reductions in hydrocarbon emissions yet these so-called "greenhouse" gases continue to pose a threat to the environment.

Ted Henter an engineer blinded in an accident, developed JAWS - Job Access with Speech. It allows blind or visually impaired computer users to read or write e-mail, access data bases, and even surf the �net.

In business, it is effective time management of employees that can often mean the difference between success and failure.

For a small business one of the greatest challenges is finding financing or maintaining cash flow. Yet for the entrepreneur there are sources for alternative funding out there.

It was Christmas 1956, and John and Mary Holter had just been given tragic news - their new born son was Hydrocephalic, a condition in which the secretions of the fluids within the skull increase out of control putting pressure on his tiny brain.

Navigating the complexities of our healthcare system can almost be as challenging as medicine itself. Hospital executives need specialized training to obtain the skills they need to improve the nations healthcare system.

Ironically prostate cancer will claim the lives of almost 40,000 men this year alone. Ironic because prostate cancer is one of the most detectable, and successfully treatable, forms of the disease, thanks to something known as PSA.

Surgeons say the patients who have undergone this procedure not only report less post operative pain, but also achieve a quicker return to their normal activities

This year at least a million Africans, most of them young children, will die of malaria and two million will die of AIDS.

Every contractor knows that the right tool is needed for the right job. And that's also true around the house. But having the right tool close at hand for little home repairs, and projects with "some assembly required" isn't always so easy.

Medical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike know humans lose most of their body heat through the extremities. Heating the feet can extend the outdoor patio season.

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure, has been called a "Silent Killer", because many of its victims are not even aware of the problem, until it's too late.

The surgeon's greatest challenge remains how to close surgical wounds in a way that will minimize air leaks and the loss of blood and other fluids.

People love Italian food. Italian food is very popular with Americans because it's a very basic food, its comfort food. Seniors enjoy Italian food, and kids love it too.

For the millions of men who suffer from ED, or Erectile Dysfunction it is no laughing matter, but a serious and treatable medical condition.

According to the surgeon general one in every three adults are considered to be obese, placing a significant burden on our healthcare system. There can be no doubt that obesity is an ever-increasing problem in America today.

Wood floors actually can add a lot of warmth to your home, they add charm to any room, and real estate professionals agree wood floors improve the value of a home as well

Because of the many misconceptions that still exist about long term care, making the decision to move to a nursing home or assisted living facility can be hard for seniors as well as their families.

From preventing the early retirement of the star athlete, to ensuring the enjoyable retirement of the aging baby boomer, the need for advancing the science of Orthopedics has never been greater.

Bariatric surgery is surgery that has been designed for the morbidly obese patient to assist them in losing weight, become healthier and live longer

More than half of the people with diabetes do not even realize they have the disease. It can lead to stroke, blindness, and very often the loss of lower extremities.

Wounds are a tremendous problem for the United States and the health care system worldwide, and up until recently wounds were not addressed in a fashion where good wound healing was the result.

According to the EPA One-third of America's energy goes into commercial and industrial buildings and a significant portion of that is for air conditioning and heating of these buildings.

Originally scoffed at by the medical community, electricity today plays a key role in both diagnostics and the treatment of disease

According to physicians the key to stopping the spread of disease is to control or prevent cross contamination of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other harmful microbes.

New technologies have made it possible to detect even the slightest changes in certain proteins in the body known as "bio-markers". This can reduce by years the time it takes to bring drugs to market.

Until recently physicians have been unable to definitively diagnose Congestive Heart Failure before the most common visible symptoms occur. At that point it is often too late for the patient to benefit from the most effective therapies.

An odd little squiggly line dances across a CRT Screen. To most of us this may be meaningless, but to the skilled eye of a member of the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, (ASET) it tells an interesting story.

Today many people in wheelchairs feel anything but confined. The modern marvels of robotics and microelectronics are allowing the "differently-abled" to live, work, and play just about like anyone else.

Despite the wealth of medical information available, when it comes to a complex medical problem people may not know where to turn.

According to the FDA homeopathic medications are medications under the provisions of law and subject to the same guidelines and manufacturing practices as allopathic medications. Clinical studies prove the effectivness of homeopathic drugs.

TomoTherapy is a system that can deliver radiation treatment to the patient's tumor while helping to limit damage as much as possible to the surrounding tissues.

According to skin care professionals all basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, are caused by the day-to-day exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun.

Airflow needs change as the work environment changes. Many factors such as use of office or kitchen equipment, even the position of the sun and clouds around the building, all vary heating and cooling requirements throughout the day.

Today, the practice of using herbs, acupuncture and other so-called "alternative medicines" to prolong life and improve health is no longer restricted to ancient mystics.

Over the years the evolution of the Knee Replacement Surgery has been to develop safer, stronger and more biocompatible materials. But exactly duplicating the form and function of a human joint has not been without its challenges.

Philosophies that take into account issues such as diet, sleep patterns, exercise and mental state, are beginning to be embraced by the healthcare community. It is all part of an alternative approach to medicine known as "Lifestyle Medicine".

According to the Society of Interventional Radiology, one out of every two Americans is suffering from varicose veins or some other form of venous insufficiency.

Do you know what the body's largest organ is? It's the skin. And according to dermatologists, when it comes to looking good and maintaining good health, often what's on the outside can be almost as important as what's on the inside.

Because of advances in knowledge of genetic components of illness, new technology has been invented that gives doctors ability to measure C-reactive protein. This has predictive value for vascular disease, and therefore probable leads to prevention.

Wind power can provide a source of clean and efficient power if utilities, environmental officials, and landowners get together to promote its usage. In New York State several communities are successfully using wind energy with beneficial results.

Understanding the process of cancer at the genetic level will elad to more effective drugs. Medical experts report that by attacking the cellular genes important to a virus, they can minimize or prevent viral resistance.

A new kind of alarm system is a technological development now becoming available for use in hospitals. The system will guard against infant abductions, equipment theft, protection of elderly, mentally and physically challenged patients.

Today, with the rise of large retail chain stores, the "Mom and Pop" pharmacy has all but disappeared in some parts of the country, and facing stiff competition in others

Cataracts can lead to loss of vision down to bare light perception, however even at that advanced stage they can be completely reversible with proper cataract surgery.

After many tests and evaluations we found that my wife could not conceive. The only medical treatment would be what is known as a GIFT procedure or egg donor transplant. Instead we chose to Adopt.

All great inventions start with an idea. And the best way to protect ideas so that both society and the inventor can reap the rewards of innovation is with a patent

Increased desire on the part of consumers for more wholesome and natural products, coupled with an awareness of the OU seal as a symbol of quality, has lead to a dramatic increase in the popularity of kosher foods.

It can happen anywhere, anytime. On the beach, on the golf course, even on vacation. In fact studies have shown that almost anyone, anywhere can be at risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

It is the number two cancer killer of women worldwide.
Tragically, it will claim the lives of over 4,000 women this year in the United States alone. Tragic because cervical cancer is easily treatable, when detected early.

It is a parent's worst nightmare. Your child rushed to the Emergency Room with a sudden illness.