#health-technology

#health-technology

As a long-time social worker, Merrill started the Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation in 1992. In working with cancer patients for the past 33 years, Merrill saw a great need to create a strong community for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. "So 'CancerBuddy' is a platform where patients can upload their own information and swipe and to meet whoever they want to meet with based on their diagnosis, their age, their cancer center, their geographical location," says Merrill.

Blood oxygen data will now be measured and calculated on the user's paired iPhone, with results accessible only in the Respiratory section of the Health app.

A new wireless device for breastfeeding mothers measures milk intake, easing anxiety about infant feeding and addressing critical concerns about ensuring adequate milk consumption.

"Waist circumference, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, resting heart rate - they are much better measures of how healthy someone is than glucose," the University of Oxford's Nicola Guess told The Atlantic.

Ultrahuman has launched Blood Vision, an advanced blood-testing platform offering insight into health markers and longevity, marking a significant shift in personal health management.

Dr. Stephen Milan highlighted the significance of early detection, saying: "An ION robotic bronchoscopy allows me to go after nodules that are less than a centimeter in size. That is where survivorship is best, because you are catching cancer at the earliest possible stage."

Transform any room with realistic flameless candles. Luminara's patented flame-effect technology creates the most lifelike flicker, adding warmth and ambiance without the risk of open flames.

If anything should happen to you, we need to know if there is anything we need to be aware of while we're helping you and treating you.

Consumers want to take control of their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, as demonstrated by Superpower's acquisition of at-home lab company Base.

The Oura Ring's new algorithm uses machine learning for more accurate step counting and activity tracking, impacting overall fitness metrics.

The Light Player - Aid-Sleeping Music Lamp combines calming light and soothing sound to create an ideal sleep environment, offering three distinct modes for relaxation.

Regeneron's acquisition is aimed at enhancing 23andMe's mission of helping individuals understand their DNA, while ensuring compliance with privacy protocols.

The Huawei Watch 5 provides an instant health check-up in just 60 seconds by tapping with a fingertip, claiming results are up to 50 times more precise than rivals.

South African equities are poised for further gains, shaped by positive market breadth and easing global concerns around U.S. tariffs.

The Galaxy Watch 8 may introduce an Antioxidant Index feature that lets users monitor beta carotene levels through a non-intrusive thumb measurement.

AI models are extraordinary, but they can also fail for some groups of people: if a model is trained only on data from men, for example, it might perform poorly when looking at women.