Health

Unlikely Astronaut Makes Historic Spaceflight

After four rejections, NASA flight surgeon Anil Menon gave up on becoming an astronaut at age 39, believing there was…

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Apple FaceID Co-Inventor Builds AI Model for the Human Brain

Hemispheric, founded by former Apple FaceID co-creator Gidi Littwin, secured $52 million to develop a frontier AI model that decodes…

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I Tested a $3,000 Electric Fitness Suit and Returned It

The Katalyst suit requires a cumbersome setup process that involves drenching electrode pads with water, snapping together vest, shorts, and…

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Painted e-tattoos signal the next generation of wearable biosensors

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a conductive ink that can be painted directly onto the skin in custom…

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Oura Ring 5 proves less is more

The Oura Ring 5 is primarily a smaller, lighter aesthetic refresh of the Ring 4, with identical sensors and battery…

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How the Fitbit Air surprised me – and why I changed my mind

The Fitbit Air's slim, lightweight design and superior sleep tracking with detailed REM, light, and deep sleep stages provided more…

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Reed Jobs focuses on curing cancer, not his famous name

Reed Jobs founded Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture firm that blends philanthropy with venture capital to build biotech companies from early…

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Doctors Say These Health Tracker Metrics Actually Matter

While wearable devices offer extensive health data like heart rate, steps, and sleep quality, experts question which metrics are truly…

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Study links RFK Jr.’s measles vaccine change to toxic risk for US toddlers

Kennedy-appointed advisors voted to remove federal backing for the MMRV vaccine without fresh evidence or transparent rationale, leading insurers to…

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Why Optimizers Need Empathy Too

Bryan Johnson, a well-known longevity enthusiast, revealed he has autoimmune gastritis (AIG), an incurable condition, sparking both sympathy and criticism…

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Surgeons Control Humanoid Robots in World-First Pig Surgery

In a world-first experiment, humanoid robots successfully removed gallbladders from live pigs, with skilled human surgeons remotely controlling their movements…

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Humanoid robots perform first organ removal on live animals

For the first time in medical history, humanoid robots teleoperated by surgeons successfully removed a gallbladder from a live pig…

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Startup 3D-Prints Kidney and Liver Tissue in Space

Auxilium Biotechnologies successfully bioprinted kidney and liver tissue aboard the ISS, marking a first for both tissue types in orbit,…

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WeWard, Backed by Venus Williams, Locks Apps Until You Walk

WeWard's new "Walking Mode" feature allows users to block access to specific apps like TikTok or Instagram until they reach…

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Tick-Linked Meat Allergy May Be More Common Than Thought

A new study found that up to 30% of people in certain U.S. areas have antibodies for alpha-gal syndrome, a…

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Compact AI Models Drive Life-Saving Advances

The RxScanner, an AI-powered handheld spectrometer, initially failed in South Africa due to slow data transfer to a server in…

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New virus catalog reveals top pathogen threats

Scientists discover 2-3 new human viruses yearly, but only rare ones like HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 cause catastrophic pandemics; a key…

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Utah AI prescription pilot concerns medical board

Utah became the first state to allow an AI chatbot from Doctronic to renew prescriptions without direct physician oversight, using…

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Novartis acquires UK biotech Myricx in up to $1.5B cancer drug deal

Novartis has agreed to acquire UK-based Myricx Bio for up to $1.5 billion, including a $1.1 billion upfront payment and…

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5 Questions for Dr. Rubin, Armed with a Mic and Bowtie

Dr. Zachary Rubin, a pediatric allergist, combats medical misinformation on TikTok by delivering clear, calm, and authoritative explanations of health…

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