Wearable technology has moved far beyond counting steps. In 2026, the best devices don’t just collect data — they help change behavior, detect health risks early and support measurable improvements in sleep, fitness, heart health and stress management. But not all wearables are created equal. The most effective ones are backed by clinical research, offer… Continue reading Top 5 Wearables That Actually Improve Your Health
Category: Healthcare
Big AI’s Healthcare Ambitions May Be Running Ahead of Reality
Artificial intelligence companies are making increasingly bold moves into healthcare, positioning their chatbots as tools that could reshape how patients and doctors interact with medical information. OpenAI has unveiled plans for a consumer-oriented product dubbed ChatGPT Health, while rival Anthropic is promoting a version of its Claude chatbot designed to assist clinicians with diagnosis support… Continue reading Big AI’s Healthcare Ambitions May Be Running Ahead of Reality
Japanese Startups Turn to Chatbot-Powered Apps to Treat Medical Conditions
Digital therapeutics gain traction in a traditionally paper-based health system Japan’s healthcare system is often praised for its accessibility and outcomes, but when it comes to digital adoption, it has lagged behind many other advanced economies. Even today, paper medical records, handwritten prescriptions, and in-person consultations remain the norm at many clinics and hospitals across… Continue reading Japanese Startups Turn to Chatbot-Powered Apps to Treat Medical Conditions
Japanese Studies Link Dental Health to Longevity and Long-Term Care Risk
Dental health may be far more than a cosmetic or comfort issue in old age. New research from Japan suggests that the condition of an older adult’s teeth can offer important clues about their overall health, life expectancy and likelihood of requiring long-term care. Two large-scale studies conducted by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University and… Continue reading Japanese Studies Link Dental Health to Longevity and Long-Term Care Risk
Rethinking Gene Editing to Make Rare Disease Treatments Viable
Gene-editing technology holds extraordinary promise for people living with rare and often devastating genetic disorders. In some cases, a single precise edit to DNA could permanently correct the underlying cause of disease. Yet despite these scientific breakthroughs, most patients never see a treatment reach the clinic. The obstacle is not biology, but economics. Developing a… Continue reading Rethinking Gene Editing to Make Rare Disease Treatments Viable
Study Finds Tattoo Ink Can Affect the Immune System and Vaccine Response
Tattoo ink may have more lasting effects on the body than previously understood, according to new scientific research that suggests pigments do not remain confined to the skin. Instead, they can travel through the body, interact with the immune system, and potentially alter how vaccines work. Researchers in Switzerland used animal models to examine what… Continue reading Study Finds Tattoo Ink Can Affect the Immune System and Vaccine Response
Alzheimer’s Drug Research Takes Cues From Cancer’s Multi-Target Strategy
Efforts to develop effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly moving away from a single-target approach and toward a more complex strategy inspired by advances in cancer therapy. Recent clinical trials — including those that did not achieve their intended outcomes — are reinforcing the idea that Alzheimer’s is driven by multiple biological pathways rather… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Drug Research Takes Cues From Cancer’s Multi-Target Strategy