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The Libre NFC flash glucose monitor (which is available to all UK-based type-one diabetics for free via the NHS) is turned into a customisable and open continuous glucose monitor by sticking a Bluetooth LE transmitter […]
Dietary fats are a vital component of the regular diets of nearly all mammals. They collectively comprise one of the three macronutrient food sources — along with protein and carbohydrates — that are eligible for […]
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have created an artificial intelligence algorithm that is able to use single-lead ECGs taken by the Apple Watch to find patients who have a weak heart pump, according to research […]
A team of UK scientists has analysed the complete genetic makeup of 12,000 tumours from NHS patients and discovered 58 new mutations that provide clues about their potential causes. The team, composed of scientists from […]
A 36-year-old German man in a completely locked-in state was outfitted with a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) system that relies on auditory feedback. The man learned to alter his brain activity in response to that […]
A Fitbit feature that passively monitors users’ heart rhythms was cleared by the US’s Food and Drug Administration, the company announced today. AFib is a form of irregular heart rhythm that affects nearly 33.5 million […]
I’m actually starting to lose count now of the fundamental myths that have been solidly believed for decades, turning out to be false. The thing is they all made such logical sense, hence why they […]
Could the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors in your future smartphone take the place of laboratory equipment in health and food safety applications? It’s looking like a possibility. Researchers at the University of Washington […]
It is widely known that gas production and transportation both result in methane leakage, but a new study found that appliances, such as stoves, leak dangerous methane — even when they are not being used. […]
Picking a fitness tracker is a deeply personal choice. Unlike most gadgets, you’re meant to wear these all the time. And while many of us share similar health goals, our bodies and needs are highly […]
