While there are already a number of sleep-tracking systems to choose between, many of them are made by small startups without much of a track record. Electronics giant Amazon has now thrown its hat in the ring, however, with the unveiling of the Halo Rise. Announced this Wednesday (Sept. 28th), the Halo Rise is designed to sit on the user’s bedside table, […]

In a world-first clinical trial, three babies have been born after receiving stem cell treatment for spina bifida. The treatment involves administering a stem cell patch to the fetus’ spine while still developing in the womb, and early results are promising one year on. Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spine fails to develop properly, which can […]

What if a fitness tracker sitting on your wrist could detect COVID-19 before you even developed symptoms? An impressive new study claims this is not only possible, but preliminary investigations found infections can be detected nearly 48 hours before symptoms appear. The new research began in early 2020, soon after the pandemic kicked off. A team of researchers wondered whether […]

Type 2 diabetes can take years to develop, and if caught early it is an entirely preventable disease. A new study suggests a particular blood biomarker could be used to identify those patients on the way to a diabetes diagnosis but yet to display symptoms of disease. Currently, doctors performing routine health checks often measure a patient’s blood sugar levels. […]

A huge new study has offered the most robust investigation to date into the symptoms and prevalence of long COVID in non-hospitalized patients. The research identified a diverse set of symptoms associated with long COVID, including reduced libido and hair loss, and suggested the condition should be reclassified into three distinct groups rather than considering it one singular disease. The […]

Although we generally understand exercise to be good fo us in all sorts of ways, scientists continue to make interesting inroads around the specifics of this relationship. The latest comes from a team in Germany which has found that even slight changes to regular physical activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can counter the age-related loss […]

A new report from the European Environmental Agency estimates more than 10 percent of all cancer cases in Europe are likely caused by environmental and occupational exposure to pollution. The report indicates most of these cases could be prevented by improving environmental protections. The new findings gather data from a number of previously published studies. It is initially estimated that […]

Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The long-term study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta can double one’s risk of developing dementia over the age of 80. The new study analyzed data from a long-term research project called The Perth Longitudinal Study of Aging Women. […]

Working out or intense movement can sometimes cause more harm than good to your body. The Vitality Swing: Chi Swing Machine is a gentle solution to keeping your body moving without risking injury. Whether you’re experiencing chronic pain or want to increase blood flow, the Vitality Chi Swing is an effective way to safely continue physical activity. The swing is a form […]

Mussels have long been known for the adhesive they produce, which allows them to cling to rocks. The protein responsible has now been utilized in a new skin grafting technique, which reportedly results in little to no scarring. Ordinarily in skin grafting surgery, a piece of healthy skin is attached over a wound site utilizing either sutures or staples – both […]