Health

Lab-Grown Organ Sacks Could End Animal Testing

Federal policy is shifting to reduce animal testing, prompting R3 Bio to propose creating nonsentient organ sacks,engineered biological systems with…

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AI Wheelchair Advances Toward Real-World Use

Research is exploring whether AI-powered smart wheelchairs can match the skilled navigation of human users, with prototypes using sensors and…

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Google AI May Access Your Fitbit Health Data

Google is integrating its Gemini AI, rebranded as "Coach" into the Fitbit app, to provide personalized fitness and wellness guidance…

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The Hidden Brain Virus You May Already Have

The John Cunningham (JC) virus is a common, lifelong, and typically asymptomatic infection in most adults, but it can reactivate…

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Perplexity Health Launches: AI-Powered Medical Search

Perplexity Health is a new AI-powered platform that aggregates a user's fragmented health data from sources like EHRs, wearables, and…

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March Madness Spurs Vasectomy Boom in Western Pennsylvania

Urologists in Western Pennsylvania report a significant seasonal surge in vasectomy appointments coinciding with the NCAA basketball tournament's March Madness,…

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Surprising Lessons I Learned From Food-Tracking Apps

Food-tracking apps promote healthier habits by increasing awareness and accountability, helping users identify nutritional gaps and correct underestimates of their…

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China’s First Brain Chips Approved for Sale, Aims for Industry Domination

China has become the first country to approve a commercial brain implant (NEO) that uses a brain-computer interface to decode…

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Fitbit’s AI Coach Can Now Analyze Your Medical Records

Google is launching a feature for US Fitbit users to link their electronic health records, enabling its AI coach to…

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HigherDose Red Light Shower Filter Review: Is It Worth It?

HigherDose has launched a premium $600 shower filter that combines a 10-stage water filtration system with red and near-infrared light…

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Fitbit Now Uses Your Medical Records for AI Health Advice: Safe?

Google is integrating personal medical records into the Fitbit app, allowing its AI health coach to provide more personalized lifestyle…

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Neanderthals Used Birch Tar as Ancient Antiseptic

Emerging evidence suggests Neanderthals used birch tar not only as an adhesive but also as a versatile antiseptic to treat…

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Imprivata Boosts NHS Security with Passwordless Access

Imprivata has upgraded its security platform to help UK healthcare providers meet complex regulations like the DSPT and Care Identity…

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Rivia Secures €13M to Power Clinical Trials with AI Agents

Rivia, a Zurich-based startup, has secured €13 million in funding to advance its AI-driven platform for actively managing and optimizing…

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Kupando Secures €10M to Advance Immunity Drug to Clinical Trials

Kupando has secured an additional €10 million, bringing its Series A funding to €23 million, to advance its lead immunotherapy…

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Boost Focus & Mood with Mave Health’s Brain-Stimulating Headset

Mave Health has developed a $495 wearable headset that uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to potentially improve focus, mood,…

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Google Expands Health AI, Retires ‘What People Suggest’

Google is retiring its AI-powered "What People Suggest" health forum feature to simplify search, while announcing new AI tools like…

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Invisalign: The World’s Largest 3D Printer User

Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign clear aligners, is shifting to direct 3D printing of its products, a major manufacturing…

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Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy: A New Hope for MS?

Grace Miller, a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis (MS), joined an early clinical trial exploring CAR-T therapy, a cancer treatment, for…

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What Your ‘Banana Poop’ Says About Your Health

The Bristol Stool Chart is a tool that categorizes stool into seven types, with smooth, solid forms (like a sausage…

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