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Spray-on plant coating could replace wasteful plastic food wrap
Scientists have created a plant-based coating that would be greener and safer than plastic food wrap.
Senate considers ban on data brokers selling health and location info
Senators are introducing a bill that would ban brokers from selling your health and location data in most cases.
FDA clears Rune Labs to use the Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson's
Motion sensors built into the Apple Watch can track symptoms over time.
Scientists 3D-print a functional piece of a heart
Researchers have 3D-printed heart filaments that could eventually repair damaged hearts.
Apple's Fitness app no longer requires an Apple Watch
You won't need an Apple Watch to access Apple's Fitness app anymore.
watchOS 9 will include improved sleep tracking and medication reminders
Apple Watch will also show how long you appear to be in a state of atrial fibrillation.
CVS won’t fill prescriptions for controlled substances from two telehealth companies
It cited concerns with Cerebral and Done Health.
Meta’s ‘MyoSuite’ AI platform could help doctors develop better prosthetics
One of Meta's ML teams has created a tool that builds realistic musculoskeletal simulations that run up to 4,000 times faster than state-of-the-art prosthetics.
Peloton and iFit settle patent feud
Peloton has struggled mightily in recent months, but it shared a bit of good news on Monday.
The lickable-TV guy created electric chopsticks to make food taste saltier
It could help people reduce their sodium intake.
Apple Watch Series 8 could include a body temperature sensor
WatchOS 9 may also add an improved low-power mode, according to Bloomberg.
The TheraFace Pro gently punches your face to help you relax
The TheraFace Pro is a handheld gadget offering multiple facial therapies, including percussive and microcurrent treatments.
Researchers create bacteria that could protect your gut from antibiotics
Scientists have developed a “living cellular therapeutic device” that promises to protect humans from the harmful side effects antibiotics can have on our guts.
Fitbit will roll out a passive heart rhythm monitoring feature after getting FDA approval
Google asked the agency to review its algorithm last month.
Lung Association report suggests zero-emission vehicles could save 110,000 US lives
The American Lung Association has released a report on the benefits of zero-emission vehicles.
Google seeks FDA approval for Fitbit's passive heart rate monitoring tech
Google says its algorithm accurately spots undiagnosed AFib 98% of the time.
AI discovery could advance the treatment of spinal cord injuries
Scientists have used a combination of AI and robotics to develop an enzyme that could treat spinal cord injuries and help people walk again.
Apple's latest women's health study results focus on PCOS
Apple's published some preliminary insights from its ongoing Women's Health Study, with a particular focus on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
FDA clears the first smartphone app to program insulin pump doses
Tandem Diabetes Care's iOS and Android app connects to the t:slim X2 insulin pump.
Jabra's hearing enhancement earbuds will be available this month for $799
Jabra's Enhance Plus will be available at select hearing care clinics starting February 25th.