Health

A study suggests that at least one Garmin smartwatch cannot estimate a health metric with high accuracy when compared with professional equipment. Specifically, the Garmin Vivosmart 4 did not perform well in this recent test.

A new campaign has launched over on Kickstarter to bring the benefits of daily activity to the perpetually stationary. Known as the ARCH, this wearable uses an array of mini actuators to force blood-pumping action.

The Huawei Diabetes Risk Study smartwatch feature has been announced. On the way to the Watch GT 6 Pro, this tool uses the PPG sensor to assess your risk of diabetes or prediabetes. It is also expected to be pushed to other Huawei smartwatches in future updates.

A new wireless device harvests energy from body movement to stimulate healing in severe muscle injuries, then dissolves completely to avoid follow-up surgery.

A new self-powering, capsule-sized device harvests energy from heartbeats, potentially eliminating the need for battery replacement surgeries, slashing costs for patients and removing inconveniences.

A new robotic system developed in China has successfully performed delicate retinal injections in animal trials, demonstrating superior precision to human hands and paving the way for safer treatments of complex vision disorders.

A smart ring with blood glucose monitoring? One manufacturer at least indirectly promises this feature, even though there are several limitations. The blood sugar won’t be displayed as an exact value, but rather as a range. This also means that certain groups of users shouldn’t rely on this wearable.

A new study shows that the Apple Watch can warn of heart problems and thus potentially save lives. Using a wearable device even offers advantages over routine checkups with the doctor.

The Honor Magic8 Pro has already demonstrated in our review that it offers significant benefits for eye health in terms of display technology, but it goes one step further by offering flicker detection. We tested this feature.

Honor has long boasted that its smartphones offer a particularly wide range of features for protecting the eyes. The Magic8 Pro now goes one step further and offers its own settings menu for an optimal viewing experience. We provide you with an overview.

The Honor Watch GS 5 is a new and lightweight smartwatch that is also fairly thin and is promoted with a wide range of health features. The watch is even supposed to warn of sudden cardiac arrest, which might even save lives, in theory.

The app Sileme – which translates to “Are you dead?” – may sound morbid at first, but it serves a clear and practical purpose. Designed for people who live alone, it allows users to send a daily sign of life with a single tap. This simple concept has turned the app into an unexpected iOS hit in China.

Amazon has dropped the price of the Garmin Quatix 7 marine smartwatch to its lowest price ever after a substantial $260 discount. The watch includes all the typical health-tracking, contactless payment, and worldwide mapping features of its regular models coupled with marine-specific features, such as remote boat piloting.

A single night's sleep can provide enough data to trawl through for hidden signs of future diseases. Stanford has developed a system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot subtle physiological patterns linked to future disease risk.

Nirva has teased the Nirva Necklace and Nirva Bracelet. The wearables automatically record conversations all day long to provide insight into the wearer's mood and relationships and to assist with living mindfully.

Ambitious athletes are likely to benefit from a new way of displaying individualized workouts, provided they use Strava and pay for the service.

ChatGPT Health will allow users to securely connect their medical records and wellness apps to the chatbot. The new feature is not intended for diagnosis and treatment, and it’s not supposed to replace medical care, OpenAI says. OpenAI also claims conversations within ChatGPT Health will not be used to train its foundation models.

The Lili Screen by Lili for Life is a 27-inch, 2,560 x 1,440-pixel monitor that adjusts the display of images on its screen to help reduce mirror images and other visual artifacts, which can prevent dyslexics from reading text easily.

Garmin appears set on expanding the functionality of Garmin Connect, according to hidden code discovered in version 5.20. Users are set to gain an improved and even more detailed view of their health metrics.

Garmin is expected to further expand the functionality of Garmin Connect in the future. Specifically, this will likely enhance and simplify the tracking of one's diet, which will be particularly relevant for individuals who want to lose weight or ensure optimal nutrient intake.

The Abeye Lexilens 24-inch FHD monitor adjusts the display of images on its screen to help reduce mirror images and other visual artifacts that prevent dyslexics from reading text easily.

Vovo has extended what toilets can do with the Neo—a smart toilet that can monitor users for health problems. The toilet can also auto-open the lid, auto-flush after each use, clean bums with heated water, and deodorize the air.

Fitasy has unveiled the Stride sneakers, utilizing smartphone foot imaging and spatial AI modeling to create 3D-printed shoes. The fully-recyclable triple-lattice design offers improved comfort, with less friction and pressure spots thanks to its custom fit.

There is currently a fault with CGM systems that can have drastic consequences. Specifically, 736 serious injuries and 7 deaths have already been reported in connection with the fault.

Garmin’s highly rated Forerunner 265 and 265S have hit their lowest-ever price on Amazon, now available for just $299. The 33% early Cyber Monday discount makes this popular AMOLED running watch a strong value pick in Garmin’s lineup today, sitting between the Forerunner 165 and 570 models.

The world's first 100% edible robot can not only be chewed and swallowed, but there are also flavoured versions, such as one that tastes like grenadine. Made from soft, biodegradable material, the robot has a wide range of applications.

The new Garmin Health Status feature is now available for users of another of the brand’s wearables. This tool helps users understand how their recent health data correlates to their personal baseline across five metrics. With software version 3.82, the Index Sleep Monitor is gaining support for this functionality.

A new Ultrahuman smart ring, the Ring Pro, is rumored to be launching in the next few months. The company confirmed that it was working on a new wearable after it had to stop selling the Ring Air in the US following a patent infringement filing from Oura. A trademark filing suggests that the new model might have contactless payment functionality.

Withings has released the BeamO Health Multiscan device in the US, following recent clearance from the FDA. This product combines a thermometer, an electrocardiogram and a stethoscope, allowing users to complete a health check from the comfort of their home. It could be used to detect the early signs of some health conditions.

The Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale, but it also has more features than previous models. Wyze has added a handle and doubled the number of electrodes for professional-grade precision.

The Fitbit Hypertension Study Lab, a research study linked to high blood pressure, has been announced. Google is currently looking for a limited number of users of one of its smartwatches to take part in the experiment. It appears to be designed to gather data for a possible future feature which could spot early signs of hypertension.

A study has revealed differences in the ability of smartwatches to detect atrial fibrillation. Overall, however, wearables from a wide range of manufacturers can reliably detect atrial fibrillation, even with few false alarms.

Toyota’s new Walk Me concept may redefine mobility assistance. Unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the four-legged robotic chair walks, climbs, and even folds itself, offering new freedom to people with limited mobility.

Researchers have modified the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil using spherical nucleic acids, which in animal studies appeared to make it up to 20,000 times more effective against leukemia cells. Notably, no side effects were reported in these experiments.

The Withings U-Scan, a contactless urine analysis lab, has been released worldwide. Customers can choose between two versions of the gadget, which can track their nutrition or kidney health. Designed to sit in the bowl of your toilet, it comes with a multipurpose cleaning and charging station.

Whoop has confirmed that its Advanced Labs feature is coming to more users worldwide before the end of 2025. At the start, the functionality will be limited but free to use. Then, paid-for laboratory tests, tracking a wide range of biomarkers, will be offered to Whoop users globally from 2026.

As the planet brightens under city lights and screens, moonlight’s ancient rhythm is fading. Scientists warn that artificial light is disrupting the lunar clock shared by humans, corals, and other species; reshaping sleep, reproduction, and migration across the natural world.

An international research team has tested enteral ventilation – oxygen delivery through the intestine – in humans for the first time. The phase 1 study confirms that the method is well tolerated. Further research will be needed to determine whether it also offers therapeutic benefits.

A wireless bionic eye implant the size of a grain of rice has helped legally blind patients read and recognize faces again for the first time. Early trials show that the device, which connects to AI-powered smart glasses, could mark a new era in artificial vision.

Oura has announced plans to bring blood pressure monitoring to its Gen 3 and Gen 4 smart rings. The feature will be available to test before its full rollout too, albeit with some caveats at this stage.

A UCLA Health study has found that inhalers in the U.S. had generated over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually over the past 10 years, resulting in an estimated social cost of $5.7 billion.

A new AI breakthrough from Zurich could revolutionize cardiac care. Researchers have developed a model that predicts heart attack risk and treatment outcomes more accurately than previous systems, revealing that not all patients respond equally to the same interventions.

Lapsi Health has launched Keikku 2.0, an FDA-cleared, AI-powered digital stethoscope that streamlines auscultation and clinical documentation. It records heart and lung sounds and transcribes SOAP notes during exams to help doctors focus on patient care.

Withings has launched the BPM Vision, a new smart blood pressure monitor, which not only offers simple blood pressure measurements but also includes an ECG and can thus warn of atrial fibrillation.

Casio has announced the Japanese variant of its latest Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR. This watch helps sponsor the activities of Japan Pink Ribbon of Smile and Happiness (J.POSH), promoting breast cancer awareness and screening.

Huawei is bringing its Watch D2 smartwatch to more customers. This blood pressure tracking wearable is already available in several markets worldwide, having been released in 2024. Now, this smartwatch has been announced for the Indian market, with an introductory offer.

The Samsung Ear-EEG, an electroencephalogram that fits around the ear, has been announced. This wearable is currently in development with a Korean university, with a couple of prototypes shown in images published in a peer-reviewed journal. The device can detect brain activity, with the company naming some possible use cases.