Summary: Stark Trek has been a source of technological inspiration for over 50 years, and that's not about to change. Grant Campany, Senior Director of the XPRIZE foundation explains their initiative pushing for the development of a Tricorder. Also, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medical College says soda might be killing you. Segment 1: Qualcomm Tricorder More and more of our technology is being derived from Star Trek, and the XPRIZE Foundation is trying to continue that trend. Grant Campany, Senior Director at XPRIZE Foundation, says they are funding a competition to develop a working medical Tricorder that could detect illnesses in the body. Segment 2: Nanomachines Tough pill to swallow: we dig into the future of wearable health and fitness devices with Grant Campany, Senior Director of XPRIZE Ingestible nanomachines are coming fast! Segment 3: Trek to the Future Put healthcare in the palm of your hand. It's time for radical innovation in the world of wearables. Grant Campany theorizes that a Star Trek-esque Tricorder is close at hand, but the tech revolution doesn't stop there. Segment 4: Soda Might Kill You A recent study shows too much soda increases cancer risk. Soda contains 4-mel which is a potential carcinogen. That's not the only reason to quit drinking soda and turn to alternatives like tea. Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, has a wealth of information on the subject. Segment 5: Genetic Taste Ever wondered why people have such wildly different tastes in food? Dr. Mitchell Gaynor explains a lot of it could be genetic. Also, an occasional soda or other unhealthy food wont kill you, but make sure you keep your habits healthy. Segment 6: Nutritional Balance It's never too late to bring back dietary balance! Most diets are too extreme and create nutritional imbalances. Never fear, the damage that has been done by bad diets can be reversed.
