How to lower your A1C levels: A healthful guide
The A1C test indicates how well people are maintaining their blood glucose levels. Learn how certain foods and exercise can help lower these levels.
View ArticleConsumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps
Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge variability between commercially available apps, even those using the same technology.
View ArticleBest diabetes apps of 2017
In this article, we look at a range of diabetes apps designed to help people track and manage their condition. Find out which app is best for your needs.
View ArticleBlood sugar chart: Target levels throughout the day
Blood sugar charts help people with diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels and assess their treatment needs. Learn more in this article.
View ArticleSensors detect disease markers in breath
A small, thin square of an organic plastic that can detect disease markers in breath or toxins in a building's air could soon be the basis of portable, disposable sensor devices.
View ArticleUrine test finds what makes people say no to blood pressure lowering pills
University of Manchester researchers together with their UK and overseas collaborators have found out that more than one third of 1,400 people with high blood pressure have not been taking their...
View ArticleFitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned, study...
Millions of people wear some kind of wristband activity tracker and use the device to monitor their own exercise and health, often sharing the data with their physician. But is the data accurate?
View ArticlePaper test strip could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at...
Contrary to the condition's name, heart failure doesn't mean the heart has stopped pumping - it's just not working at full strength.
View ArticleWearing a 'heart' on your sleeve can reduce stress
New research published in Scientific Reports shows that a heartbeat-like vibration delivered onto the inside of the wrist can make the wearer feel significantly less stressed.
View ArticleMobile technology: A blessing or a curse for doctors?
Find out about the pros and cons of medicine's inevitable integration of mobile technology. One senior doctor shares his insights.
View ArticleResearchers find intriguing clues about obesity by counting steps via...
A global study based on daily steps counted by smartphones discovers "activity inequality.
View ArticlePulse oximetry: Uses and benefits
What is pulse oximetry, how do pulse oximeters work, who can benefit from them, and what should be expected from pulse oximetry? What are the limitations?
View ArticleBreathable, wearable electronics on skin for long-term health monitoring
New nanomesh structure lets skin breathe, prevents inflammation.A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without discomfort, and is so light and thin...
View ArticleFluctuations in home-monitored blood pressure may raise dementia risk
Whether or not you have high blood pressure, your risk of dementia may be higher if your pressure varies a lot from day to day, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal...
View ArticleCollagen in cartilage tissues behaves like liquid crystals in a smart phone...
Cartilage in our joints contains collagen which behaves a bit like the liquid crystals on a smart phone screen, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
View ArticleWired Health 2017: Best of consumer innovations
Wired Health focuses on innovation and invention within the spheres of medical science and health. This year's event did not disappoint.
View ArticleWrist-worn activity trackers offer inconsistent heart rate data
Wrist-worn activity trackers that measure heart rate with a light-emitting diode offer inconsistent heart rate data.
View ArticleWearable sweat sensor can diagnose cystic fibrosis, Stanford-led study finds
A wristband-type wearable sweat sensor could transform diagnostics and drug evaluation for cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other diseases.
View ArticleCan technology transform chronic disease management?
Primary care physicians are increasingly facing complex chronic diseases. Find out if they think digital health technology can help.
View ArticleWill these three innovations change your clinical practice?
Medical News Today share some recent game-changing innovations in the field of healthcare as they report from WIRED Health in London.
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