Watching less TV can lower the risks of serious heart problems
An average American adult spends nearly five hours each day watching content on television, as per Nielsen. Most of that TV watching is usually done perched atop a comfy sofa…
This ingestible smart capsule can wirelessly monitor gut health in real time
Table of Contents The human digestive tract has a lining that prevents harmful materials, such as bacteria, from getting absorbed into the bloodstream. When this mucosal barrier is damaged, toxins…
Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence
Table of Contents Earlier today, Apple announced plans for its next health study that aims to connect information collected by wearables with all major types of wellness markers. The idea…
A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake
Smartwatches can save lives. It certainly did the trick for my colleague, Nirave Gondhia, who detailed his journey of having a heart attack at the age of 33, and how…
The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started
Whether it’s jacking into the Matrix or becoming a Na’avi in Avatar, connecting brains to computers is a science-fiction trope that I never thought I’d see become a reality. But…
Your Android phone just got an update that could save your life
Joe Maring / Digital Trends When you’re in an emergency, every second matters. And if you already have your health information on your phone, it’s going to be even easier…
Apple Reportedly Wants Vision Pro to Diagnose Mental Health Disorders
Image: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) As Apple continues to struggle with what exactly to do with its overpriced Vision Pro, discussions behind the scenes reportedly included using the mixed-reality headset…
Apple Shows Off Watch Series 9 With a New Gesture: Double Tap
Sit down and strap in for Apple’s next selection of wearables. Apple’s big “Wonderlust” event Tuesday gave a look at the company’s latest smartwatch: a second-gen Apple Watch Ultra again…
Amazon expands its virtual healthcare service across the U.S.
Amazon Amazon is expanding its Clinic healthcare platform to all 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C. Amazon Clinic launched in November 2022 to help people seek medical help for more…
Over a Billion People Predicted to Be Living With Diabetes by 2050, Study Finds
Diabetes cases are likely to skyrocket over the next few decades, new research out this week has found. The study estimates that more than a billion people worldwide will be…