30 results about "Adverse health effect" patented technology

Disclosed are methods and systems for monitoring and correcting sitting posture of a user and for discouraging sedentary behavior. The system comprises a processor, a portable seat cover with embedded pressure sensors and an angle sensor, a notification device, and a non-transitory storage medium for storing program code. The program code, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to initiate an idleness timer to count how long the user has been sitting, monitor the user's sitting posture by receiving real-time sensor measurements; identify a sitting posture by applying a posture identification rule, generate a posture correction notification through the notification device if the identified sitting posture is not ergonomically correct, determine whether a sedentary threshold has been reached and generate a stand notification if the sedentary threshold has been reached. Embodiments of the present invention help improve sitting posture and reduce sedentary behavior to minimize associated adverse health effects.

A material and devices made therefrom are described when placed in proximity to persons, animals and plants serve to lessen adverse health effects caused by electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure. The material has a polymeric matrix and inorganic and organic components which are responsive to an magnetic field and emitting natural electromagnetic oscillations which are beneficial to humans, animals and plants, and offset harmful aspects of the EMR. The polymer is polar and has high relative permitivity. The components are an oxydated hydrocarbon emulsifier; a galvanic salt; an alkaloid; a dye or stain; and a polysaccharide. The devices may be solid, fibrous, powdered or woven fabrics.

A method is provided for reducing the extent of or occurrence of long-term adverse health effects in human infants, comprising feeding to said infants when newborn a nutrient-containing-formula providing not more than 1 gram of protein per 100 ml of formula and/or not more than 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of obesity or atherosclerosis in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

A formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The formulation of the present invention non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be delivered by a variety of means and in different phases. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The at least one reactive compound can be an oxidizing compound, a nucleophilic compound or a mixture of both. The formulation can kill up to 99.99999% of bacterial spores within one hour of exposure.

The present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions in general, and cleaning compositions that are well suited for use by individuals, who experience adverse health effects that may occur upon exposure to certain chemicals. This condition, characterized as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), makes it virtually impossible for certain individuals to use commercially available cleaning products without inducing immunological responses. The instant disclosure presents and describes protocols for the formulation and evaluation of a variety of cleaning products using a combination of ¹⁴C assay, head space analysis and screening of ingredients and products by highly sensitized individuals. The methods and compositions newly presented herein avoid causing adverse health responses in individuals and are suitable for use by any person, particularly individuals who experience MCS.

The invention provides a charging control method and a mobile telephone. The charging control method is suitable for the mobile telephone equipped with a rechargeable battery. The method comprises the following steps: carrying out a charging process on the rechargeable battery; during carrying out the charging process, when a conversation start event is detected, stopping carrying out the charging process temporarily; and when a conversation end event is detected, resuming the charging process. According to the charging control method and the mobile telephone, during the charging process, the mobile telephone not only can be in a standby state, but also does not get a user to be exposed in a strong electromagnetic wave when the user is answering the telephone or making a telephone call and the like operation, which cause bad influence on health.

A real-time system and method for personal air pollution exposure and inhaled dose management is described. A personal device (e.g., smartphone) determines personal exposure and inhaled dose metrics (e.g., daily accumulated dose), and compares daily histories of these metrics with personal health histories (e.g., self-reported daily asthma symptoms/inhaler use) to provide notifications when adverse health effects (e.g., asthma exacerbation) are likely to occur. The system notifications provide a personalized exposure/dose management tool by recommending behavioral changes to reduce exposure/dose (e.g., change time-location, time-physical activities, building operation). These behavioral changes are then used by the system to modify the real-time exposure and dose determined by the system.

The invention provides a manufacturing method of a green and healthy spiced dried bean curd, and belongs to the technique field of food preparation. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps: cutting the dried bean curd into pieces, putting the pieces into a frying pan, frying till the pieces are golden, taking out and airing, putting the fried dried bean curd into a pan, putting a pot-stewed package in which star anises, peppers are packed, pouring dark soy sauce and water, braising with moderate heat, sparing after evaporating juice, heating up a little oil, putting in dried chilis, chili peppers, minced garlic and stir-frying until fragrancy is obtained, adding a right amount of water, salt and light soy sauce, boiling, adding the dried bean curd in the last process, and evaporating juice over high heat. By adopting the manufacturing method provided by the invention, because of no aromatic chemicals and synthetic dyestuff exist, the produced spiced dried bean curd which does not harm to any other adverse health effect in humans is an essential snack food for both young and old in daily life, and people can rest assured to eat.

The invention provides a method of and an apparatus for transmitting data, in particular in aircraft, with wireless transmitting and receiving units which are operated on an operating frequency of more than 30 GHz and preferably in a frequency range of between 56 GHz and 64 GHz. Adverse health effects on people and signal interference phenomena are reduced and the method and the apparatus allows broadband data transmission independently of spatial configurations.

An ingredient suitable for use in the manufacture of specialty margarines and bakery shortenings with nutritional and functional benefits is the reaction product of a phytosterol material esterified with a saturated fatty acid material. The reaction product is substantially solid at ambient temperature, and thus is suitable for use as an ingredient in solid shortening products, yet without the adverse health effects believed to be associated with saturated fatty acids. In the method of making the product, the esterification reaction is carried out at elevated temperatures, under vacuum, and for a relatively longer duration than prior art procedures. The esterification reaction may be carried out in the presence of a catalyst and optionally, high oleic canola oil. The reaction product is neutralized, then filtered at least once and preferably twice to remove any residual catalyst.

The invention relates to pregnant woman and foster-nurse diet nutritious noodles. Raw materials in percentage by weight are respectively as follows: 85-86% of standard wheat flour, 3.0-3.5% of pumpkin powder, 1.5-2.0% of date powder, 1.5-2.0% of dried whole egg powder, 1.5-2.0% of kelp meal, 3.0-3.5% of beef powder, 1.5-2.0% of oat meal and 1.5-2.0% of soybean meal. According to the invention, by using purely natural raw materials of the wheat flour, the soybean meal, the pumpkin powder, the date powder, the beef powder, the dried whole egg powder, the kelp meal or the medlar and the oat meal, the pregnant woman and foster-nurse diet nutritious noodles are prepared by referring to the nutrient daily intake recommended by Chinese Nutrition Society; basic nutrition requirements of the pregnant woman and the foster-nurse can be guaranteed and no adverse health effect cannot be generated.

The invention discloses a model and a method for predicting the occurrence of heat stroke based on machine learning. The method includes 1: establishing a database of high temperature events in typical high temperature cities 2, carrying out data matching and cleaning on that database; 3, applying the Boruta algorithm to carry out variable screening; 4, establishing a training data set and a verification data set of a random forest model; 5, determining that parameters of the random for and establishing a random forest model; 6, arranging that importance of variables; 7, evaluating that prediction result of the model; Step 8: using Bland- Altman consistency evaluation method to evaluate the model results. The method of the invention can better represent the adverse health effects of high temperature heat wave events; It can better fit the non-linear relationship variables and improve the effect of model fitting. Forecast the occurrence of heatstroke in a comprehensive way; It can reduce the population health damage and reduce the health-related economic losses.

The invention provides a WiFi-based toilet bowl with timed reminding functions, comprising a toilet bowl body, an upper seat cushion and a lower seat cushion; the upper seat cushion and the lower seatcushion are connected to the toilet bowl body respectively through an upper seat cushion spindle and a lower seat cushion spindle. The WiFi-based toilet bowl also comprises a gesture sensor, an MCU (microcontroller unit), a pressure sensor, a timing module, a speech module, and a flushing valve. As the two seat cushions are provided, male and female uses are separated and sanitation is better; when a user needs to raise or lower the seat cushions, the user has no need to touch the seat cushions by hand, and therefore, sanitation is ensured; the timed reminding function and an automatic flushing function are added, and adverse health effect due to using for a too long period of time is avoided.

Disclosed is the use of a composition comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or arachidonic acid (ARA) in human subjects that are on the typical ‘Western-type” high-fat high-sugar diet. It was found, in a humanized animal model, that said composition is capable of compensating for one or more of the adverse health effects of said diet. Particularly, an effect was found in body weight reduction, without a lowering of food intake. The composition can be administered as an oral (pharmaceutical) dosage unit, as a nutritional supplement, or as a component in a food or drink.

A method for the identification of agents for use in the treatment of metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions, for example obesity and diabetes, or for causing weight loss without substantial adverse health effects, in an animal in need of such treatment, comprises the step of identifying an agent that modulates ATP production or content in the hypothalamus of an animal.

The present disclosure is directed to reduced calorie infant formulas, and in particular, reduced calorie infant formulas that have at least one nucleotide and/or at least one carotenoid for reducing inflammation-related diseases later in life. Particularly, the reduced calorie infant formulas reduce the risk of obesity later in life.

A portable modular sanitizing compartment is provided that is designed and configured to facilitate rapid sanitizing and drying of clothing articles placed within the compartment. The sanitizing compartment may include, an exterior housing, modular base controller and internal compartment defining an interior space, a plurality of air intake valves, a plurality tubular structure with plurality of apertures connected to hangers within the internal compartment, a plurality of modular UV lights, and a modular base control unit to form a treatment compartment. The use of treated atmospheric air, fragrance or atomized disinfectant instead of ozone to treat the clothing from the inside out through a structure of connected tubes placed within a closed compartment may provide the user with a better use case for users by limiting adverse health effects. The portable dry sanitizing compartment may also be controlled externally through a smart device.

A product useful in assisting one to stop using smokeless tobacco products includes small sponge-like particles having a size similar to shredded tobacco, and moisture content similar to shredded tobacco. The particles further include a flavoring agent and, preferably, a pharmaceutically acceptable stimulant. The particles, preferably shredded sea sponge, can be placed in the mouth as a substitute for shredded tobacco products. They have the same feel as shredded tobacco products, provide a stimulate effect similar to a tobacco product, but do not have any adverse health effects.

The present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions in general, and cleaning compositions that are well suited for use by individuals, who experience adverse health effects that may occur upon exposure to certain chemicals. This condition, characterized as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), makes it virtually impossible for certain individuals to use commercially available cleaning products without inducing immunological responses. The disclosure presents and describes protocols for the formulation and evaluation of a variety of cleaning products using a combination of ¹⁴C assay, head space analysis and screening of both ingredients and final products for governmentally-regulated materials. The methods and compositions newly presented herein avoid causing adverse health responses in individuals and are suitable for use by any person, particularly individuals who experience MCS.