Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?
A new scientific review suggests that regular hot bathing could help reduce blood pressure in certain groups. However,…
Fitness tracking: When your wrist quietly judges you
One drink, and your recovery score drops the next morning. A late dinner shows up as elevated resting…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular…
New soft robotic probe enables continuous monitoring of fetus’s vital signs
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still…
Study: Apple Watch detects atrial fibrillation “better” than standard medical check-up
The Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation. (Image source: Benedikt Winkel, Notebookcheck) A new study shows that the…
Wearable device enables natural speech in stroke patients with dysarthria
Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability…
Bradycardia emerges as key clinical sign of xylazine-opioid overdose
Researchers have identified bradycardia-an abnormally low heart rate–as a symptom of xylazine-opioid overdose. This breakthrough finding from the…
Why are smart rings outpacing smartwatches despite late market entry?
Smart rings are finally going mainstream. It took only a decade. The category, popularized by the Finnish brand…
AI method sharply improves noise removal in brain imaging
Obtaining clearer functional MRI data about the brain and its disorders is possible using artificial intelligence, according to…
Cardiologist explains how to exercise to prevent heart failure: Just 150 minutes every week
To build a healthy heart, in fact, to achieve overall fitness, experts and doctors often recommend working out…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…