News tagged with airport security


Anxious searchers miss multiple objects

A person scanning baggage or X-rays stands a better chance of seeing everything they're searching for if they aren't feeling anxious, according to a new laboratory experiment.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Airport security X-rays may damage diabetes devices

(HealthDay)—Full body X-ray scanners and luggage X-rays may damage some insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, both used by many people with diabetes to manage their conditions.

Diabetes created Nov 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can diabetes devices be damaged by airport security scanners?

Full-body or X-ray scanners used for airport security screening may affect the function of insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices. People with diabetes can present a travel letter obtained from their ...

Diabetes created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Namaste, travelers! SFO opens airport yoga room

(AP) -- Stressed out by flying?

Health created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0