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Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Common medical billing errors keep many Americans from care, report shows

Common medical billing errors keep many Americans from care, report shows

by Dennis ThompsonInsured working-age adults are frequently being hit with medical bills for services that should have been covered, a new Commonwealth Fund survey has found.The report, published Aug.

Common medical billing errors keep many Americans from care, report shows

by Dennis ThompsonInsured working-age adults are frequently being hit with medical bills for services that should have been covered, a new Commonwealth Fund survey has found.The report, published Aug.
Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyEarpiece assembly, fit, and manufacturing process. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48682-7Everyone gets s

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyEarpiece assembly, fit, and manufacturing process. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48682-7Everyone gets s
Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur
Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thought piece led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute with collaborators from Duke University and Kaiser Permanente

Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thought piece led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute with collaborators from Duke University and Kaiser Permanente
How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

by Asit Kumar Mishra, Marie Coggins,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbrea

How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

by Asit Kumar Mishra, Marie Coggins,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbrea
Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe
Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce
Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t
Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs
Specialized badges help people with invisible disabilities speak up

Specialized badges help people with invisible disabilities speak up

byKing's College LondonInkTalker functions and usage. Credit: King's College LondonScientists have developed an affordable and customizable digital badges to help those with aphasia navi

Specialized badges help people with invisible disabilities speak up

byKing's College LondonInkTalker functions and usage. Credit: King's College LondonScientists have developed an affordable and customizable digital badges to help those with aphasia navi