Technology

QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I recently saw a viral video claiming the ATO is “killing us softly” through thermal receipts – apparently they’re coated in BPA and other hormone-disrupting chemicals. As some… Read More.

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood. Read More.

Researchers have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. The study could lead to more personalized care for patients affected by this common heart rhythm disorder. Read More.

“When it comes to sun protection, not all umbrellas are created equal,” Dr. Helen He told The Post. Read More.

This smart sensor monitors water loss through your skin and alerts you before dehydration impacts your health or performance. Read More.

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate this high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not both. Read More.

Why, given decades of innovation, hasn’t technology made more of a difference in how we access and receive healthcare? This is the pressing question behind a important new book, "Health Tech: Rebooting Society's Software, Hardware and Mindset". Read more in this review by Natan Linder Read More.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces HHS campaign for wearables as affordable alternatives to medications, highlighting how they help monitor health metrics. Read More.

Learn how integrating wearable technology with telehealth improves outcomes for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart failure, and what it takes to succeed. Read More.

The Military health system is already deploying virtual healthcare capabilities that allow specialists to provide remote consultation to battlefield medics. Read More.

The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) have developed BLIPI, a device that can profile a newborn’s immune system in under 15 minutes using just a single drop of blood. Read More.

Artificial intelligence that detects surgical site infections from patient-submitted photos with 73% accuracy could enhance patient care and also reduce clinician burdens following surgeries. Read More.

Organizations, no matter the size, need to move with urgency to strengthen cybersecurity as they have other technological implementations. Read More.

AI is cooking up something delicious. Read More.

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 9 (UPI) -- Efforts to train robots to perform certain kinds of surgical procedures without human help have reached a "critical milestone" with successful gallbladder removal procedures in lifelike settings, researchers reported Wednesday. Read More.