Finger-Based Biochemical Sensing: New Smart Ring Tracks Glucose and Ketones, But Clinical Utility Awaits Large-Scale Proof
SAN DIEGO — Engineers and clinical researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a compact smart ring capable of continuously...
Beyond Heart Rates and Steps: Flexible Wireless Sensor Measures Tissue Stiffness to Track Lymphedema and Scleroderma From Home
CHICAGO — Wearable health technology has long been dominated by consumer devices that track heart rates, daily steps, and sleep cycles. Now, a...
Turning ‘Cold’ Tumors ‘Hot’: Engineered Probiotics Show Early Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer
CHICAGO — In a promising development for oncological research, a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago demonstrates that...
Beyond the Superfood Hype: Why the True Heart-Health Benefit of Avocados Lies in What They Replace
DALLAS, TX — Incorporating an avocado a day into your diet may modestly improve certain cholesterol markers and overall sleep quality, but simply...
Beyond Self-Reporting: New Blood and Urine Tests Offer Objective Window Into Ultra-Processed Food Intake
WASHINGTON — For decades, nutrition scientists studying the health impacts of modern diets have faced a persistent hurdle: relying on human memory....
