Month: May 2024

Robot-phobia could exasperate hotel, restaurant labor shortage

Using more robots to close labor gaps in the hospitality industry may backfire and cause more human workers to quit, according to a new study. The study, involving more than 620 lodging and food service employees, found that ‘robot-phobia’ — specifically the fear that robots and technology will take human jobs — increased workers’ job […]

Published on May 20, 2024

Electric Spoon Enhances Salt Taste Without Sodium

Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings will start selling an electrified spoon that researchers claim can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium. Monday’s product launch marks the first commercialization of technology that last year won an Ig… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on May 20, 2024

Genetic Profile Predicts Who Will Benefit From Wegovy

Certain genes may identify patients with obesity who are most likely to respond strongly to Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy, researchers reported on Monday. The study, released at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Washington, found a 95% likelihood that patients… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on May 20, 2024