Quantified Self News Archive
Ultrahuman secures funding to expand its health monitoring platform
Longevity Technology - 20-Mar-2024
Company aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare using health tracking system
Read more...Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets
BBC - 16-Mar-2024
Science behind blood sugar monitoring and its potential impact on healthy people
Read more...Study finds 275 million new genetic variations in underrepresented groups
Science Daily - 20-Feb-2024
Almost 4 million differences might be linked to disease risk, leading to targeted treatments
Read more...Digital health tools effectively lower hypertension, new study finds
Yale School of Medicine - 14-Feb-2024
Significant systolic BP reductions, highlighting its potential to address health disparities
Read more...Drug company BioAge raised $170 million to make new medicines for obesity
Longevity Technology - 13-Feb-2024
Their main drug, azelaprag, is like a pill that mimics the benefits of exercise
Read more...Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes
ScienceAlert - 07-Feb-2024
This finding adds to our understanding of how caffeine might impact our health
Read more...Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke
Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024
Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan
Read more...A pill that transforms into a balloon inside stomach can help you lose weight
Independent - 23-Jan-2024
People using the pill lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight in 4 months
Read more...From quantified self to feeling free, ditching the smartwatch brings joy
The Conversation (UK) - 01-Jan-2024
Study is based on interviews with amateur runners who don't use smartwatches
Read more...New vibrating pill tricks your stomach into feeling full
The Guardian - 22-Dec-2023
"Vibes" pill mimics food signals, decreasing food intake by 40% in pigs
Read more...Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg
University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023
UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks
Read more...Mice on a low-isoleucine diet thrived, even with increased calorie intake
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 22-Nov-2023
Exciting breakthrough sheds new light on the intricate relationship between nutrition and aging
Read more...MHRA has approved Mounjaro, a diabetes drug that promotes weight loss
GOV.UK - 08-Nov-2023
The drug works by regulating appetite and reducing cravings
Read more...Oxford Nanopore and Genomics England join forces to sequence 7500 samples
Inside Precision Medicine - 03-Nov-2023
Creating the world's largest genetic dataset for unprecedented insights
Read more...Sky Labs secures $15M for 24/7 monitoring device with holistic insights
Longevity Technology - 30-Oct-2023
Ring-type blood pressure monitor to revolutionise hypertension management
Read more...Google researchers develop new headphones to measure heart rate
The Verge - 29-Oct-2023
Research could pave the way for more affordable heart rate monitoring devices
Read more...Genetic risk scores fall short in predicting common diseases
Independent - 17-Oct-2023
Limited accuracy, casting doubt on their suitability for public health screening
Read more...Waist-to-hip ratio: the missing link to understanding obesity
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2023
Could potentially predict all-cause mortality more accurately than BMI
Read more...NHS partners with barbershops, clubs and mosques to improve heart health
BBC - 29-Aug-2023
Free blood pressure checks to help people identify and manage blood pressure
Read more...Even small amounts of alcohol intake can increase your blood pressure
Independent - 31-Jul-2023
Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively
Read more...Planks and wall squats can help control your blood pressure
BBC - 26-Jul-2023
Isometric exercises improves blood flow and effectively lowers high blood pressure than aerobic exercise
Read more...SiPhox Health raised $27m to advance at-home medical tests
TechCrunch - 19-Jul-2023
Lab-grade kit that measures 17 biomarkers of health & fitness with a finger-prick blood sample
Read more...Lifetime healthy body weight may lower your risk of cancer
Independent - 06-Jul-2023
Overweight and obese is linked to developing 18 cancer types - early prevention is the key
Read more...A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds
New Scientist - 05-Jul-2023
Overweight is not linked to death for many people, emphasizing that BMI alone is an inaccurate measure of health
Read more...Tailored hypertension treatment: AI steps up to the challenge
Boston University - 06-Jun-2023
Boston University's AI model outperforms the current standard of care and offers valuable insights in complex drug prescribing
Read more...Gut instinct: Toddler microbiota linked to future obesity risk
The Guardian - 19-May-2023
Better understanding of composition and changes of gut microbiome could lead to potential interventions
Read more...Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO
Independent - 16-May-2023
Reducing sugar intake, rather than replacing sugar with sweeteners, is a better approach for weight loss
Read more...Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk
BBC - 28-Apr-2023
Experts encourage regular blood pressure checks for all adults to prevent long-term harm
Read more...Newer diagnostic techniques reduced unnecessary harm in prostate cancer testing
Independent - 23-Feb-2023
67% fewer men experienced risks of screening with advanced diagnostic techniques
Read more...Phil Newman reviews BrainKey's brain scan analysis service
Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2022
Report provides analysis on different parts of the brain, including lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Read more...NHS to sequence the entire DNA of newborns for rare genetic disease diagnosis
BBC - 13-Dec-2022
Whole genome sequencing could speed up diagnosis and allow early life-saving treatment
Read more...Blood pressure measurement at a distance using camera and AI
Medgadget - 07-Dec-2022
Not accurate enough (yet) for self-tracking, but could quickly identify people with hypertension
Read more...Phone apps could record six minutes of consecutive walking to predict risk of early death
New Atlas - 20-Oct-2022
The study computes predictive models for risk stratification via population analysis for results
Read more...Forget your smartwatch! Chip on skin tracks health with AI-based data analysis
The University of Chicago - 13-Aug-2022
Unlike a typical computer, Neuromorphic Chip mimics a human brain
Read more...Clinical trial of subduing effect of salt substitutes on blood pressure
The Guardian - 09-Aug-2022
Salt substitute potassium chloride keeps cardiovascular ailments in check
Read more...Systolic blood pressure lowered by daily consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
American Heart Association - 01-Jun-2022
Modest blood pressure reduction from consuming about 3 grams daily of DHA and EPA
Read more...$100 genome - natural sequencing using NGS by UG 100 and raises $600M
GEN News - 01-Jun-2022
Cost-efficient whole genome-sequencing at a price of $1/Gb using NGS
Read more...Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022
Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control
Read more...Study shows link between obesity and womb cancer in women
The Guardian - 19-Apr-2022
Genetic analysis could show how being obese could increase the risk of endometrial cancer
Read more...Not just BMI, watch out for belly fat to deem yourself healthy
BBC - 08-Apr-2022
Waist-to-height ratio could identify people at higher health risks
Read more...New era of prescribing medicines: new genetic test finds out better and safer drugs
BBC - 29-Mar-2022
NHS to roll out genetic test that is currently able to match 40 drugs to patient's genetic code
Read more...Fitbit Ionic smartwatches should be removed and returned immediately
Independent - 02-Mar-2022
120 people have reported burn injuries
Read more...Robots take over medical tasks: measuring blood pressure with fingertips
Medgadget - 23-Feb-2022
Leech and origami-inspired sensors on robotic fingers calculate systolic and diastolic BP
Read more...Women are 61% more likely to die after losing weight
New Scientist - 06-Jan-2022
Improving physical activity & grip strength can help you live a long and healthy life
Read more...Brent Rose tries out Levels Health continuous glucose monitor for wellness
The Verge - 30-Nov-2021
Provided useful feedback on how to combine foodstuffs to prevent glucose spikes
Read more...Fitbit clears FDA to identify people with irregular heartbeats
MedCity News - 17-Nov-2021
Detected atrial fibrillation in one-third of adults, but faces issues with implementation
Read more...Whole genome sequencing: a breakthrough approach to diagnose rare diseases
Guardian - 10-Nov-2021
Screening people at risk of genetic diseases thereby reducing the burden of health care costs
Read more...23andMe acquired virtual healthcare firm Lemonaid Health for $400M
pharmaphorum - 25-Oct-2021
Merger to improve remote health services and offer personalised treatment plans
Read more...New study finds normal blood pressure can keep your brain younger
Big Think - 20-Oct-2021
Increased blood pressure was linked to dementia and older-looking brains
Read more...23andMe discover new gene loci for 3 rare diseases
GenomeWeb - 20-Oct-2021
Demonstrates the power of having millions of DNA records even with less reliable self-reported data
Read more...Battery-free, personalized wearables to track your health status
Medgadget - 12-Oct-2021
Device made to fit perfectly, facilitating continuous monitoring of physiological parameters
Read more...25% of calories burned with exercise are compensated by spending less energy elsewhere
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Oct-2021
Calorie compensation can reach up to 50% in obese people - explains why it is so hard to lose fat
Read more...Wearable, non-invasive skin patch for real-time health monitoring
NEO.LIFE - 30-Sep-2021
Tracks both physical and biochemical parameters, aiming for early disease detection & prevention
Read more...Smart toilets could provide effortless monitoring of a range of biomarkers, not just gut health
Guardian - 23-Sep-2021
Coprata and Toi Labs among companies looking to bring products to market in the next couple of years
Read more...Exercise rather than dieting is more important for a longer and healthier life
Independent - 20-Sep-2021
Even if you are naturally skinny, you still need to exercise to keep your body healthy
Read more...Illegal yohimbine and synephrine pills found online without health warning labels
Guardian - 25-Aug-2021
Products promising weight loss are for sale on internet; users may face health complications
Read more...Humanity Inc app launches initially in UK - determines your rate of ageing
TechCrunch - 04-Aug-2021
Produces personalised tips by comparing phone/wearables data with UK Biobank
Read more...Pulse oximeters can give false readings in people with dark skin tone
Independent - 31-Jul-2021
NHS suggests to take multiple readings to detect the drop in oxygen levels
Read more...A 12-week Better Health campaign to help you lose weight and stay active
BBC - 26-Jul-2021
Free support and guidance to shed those excess kilos gained during lockdown
Read more...Wearable medical devices can monitor health all day using finger sweat
New Scientist - 13-Jul-2021
Self-powered sensors with biofuel cells harvest energy from sweat even while you sleep
Read more...New microchip nanosensor tracks stress levels from your fingertip
Medgadget - 08-Jul-2021
Using a drop of blood, this device measures cortisol accurately within minutes
Read more...Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke
Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021
Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications
Read more...Breathable, washable, and water proof E-textiles for Health monitoring
Medgadget - 10-Jun-2021
Low-cost manufacturing of reliable, battery-free, wireless e-textiles
Read more...Scientists decoded a human genome entirely for the first time
Popular Mechanics - 03-Jun-2021
New technologies uncovered missing genes in human genome - yet to be peer-reviewed
Read more...Biocompatible implants from health monitoring to payments
Sifted - 02-Jun-2021
In future: no keys, no wallet, just an implant under the skin
Read more...Intermittent fasting improves gut health to lower high blood pressure
Baylor College of Medicine - 29-Apr-2021
Correcting gut dysbiosis alters bile acid levels & may help manage hypertension in rats
Read more...Big dips in blood sugar can intensify your hunger cravings
Longevity Technology - 16-Apr-2021
Personalized healthy diet plan balancing blood sugar levels is the key to weight loss & overall healthspan
Read more...At-home NAD test helps you pick the right dose of supplement
Longevity Technology - 16-Apr-2021
Jinfiniti's intracellular test measures NAD levels at home with a simple filter-paper kit
Read more...Google Nest 2 monitors sleep activity from your bedside
BBC - 17-Mar-2021
Radar sensor scans movement to generate personalized sleep reports - controversies raise privacy fears
Read more...Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting
Technology Networks - 17-Mar-2021
Over 1000 people with rare diseases were identified within 5 years of collaboration
Read more...New survey says, only 2 of 5 UK adults controlled high blood pressure
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 11-Mar-2021
Despite inexpensive & readily available treatment, some remain untreated and some didn't respond to drugs well
Read more...Tracking sleep quality with tech brings more harm than good
Science Focus - 22-Feb-2021
Obsession to reach target sleep with sleep trackers can harm your productivity and mental health
Read more...Wearable skin patch to track your health and fitness
Independent - 15-Feb-2021
Noninvasive sensor on skin continuously monitors several vitals all at once
Read more...Defeat lung cancer at an early stage with CT scan
Guardian - 14-Feb-2021
CT scan detects 70% of early-stage lung cancers; NHS England launches pilot screening
Read more...A Diabetes drug brings dramatic weight loss in obese patients
BBC - 11-Feb-2021
Semaglutide suppresses appetite, helping trail participants lose 20% of their weight
Read more...A 15-minute prostate cancer scan could replace invasive tests
Guardian - 11-Feb-2021
Prostagram allows easy access and a precise diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancers
Read more...Gradual weight gain can help you live longer
Yahoo! Style - 03-Feb-2021
Life-course BMI analysis revealed association between weight gain and mortality
Read more...Wearables might not show the exact calories you burn
Gizmodo - 12-Jan-2021
Need to be personalised for every individual to obtain correct measurements
Read more...Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health
New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021
Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health
Read more...Sanguina's mobile app AnemoCheck can help detect anaemia
Fast Company - 22-Dec-2020
A fingernail picture can help decide if you need a blood test for anaemia
Read more...Antihypertesive drug found a new purpose in ageing
EurekAlert! - 18-Dec-2020
Big gains in c. elegans life expectancy rarely translates to humans, but another avenue to research
Read more...Levels' CGM technology to help augment metabolic health
Longevity Technology - 14-Dec-2020
Tracks your blood glucose in real time - helps optimise diet and exercise
Read more...Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory
American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020
Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment
Read more...Wearable tech earring monitors blood glucose in style
Longevity Technology - 10-Dec-2020
Non invasive sense glucose earring transforms the way patients manage type 1 diabetes
Read more...Transgenic obese mice that do not suffer from being fat
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Nov-2020
Scientists discover a pathway to attenuate the deleterious effects of obesity
Read more...Josh Mitteldorf on monitoring blood glucose while taking metformin and berberine
Aging Matters - 31-Aug-2020
Eating habits and exercise alter blood glucose levels - wearables may help get a rough idea
Read more...Humanity health app to track and slow down your ageing process
TechCrunch - 20-Aug-2020
App that monitors both digital and biomedical markers, sets for launch in 2021
Read more...A single test that can measure your longevity status
Longevity Technology - 17-Aug-2020
Insights can tell what you should and shouldn't do to improve your longevity status
Read more...New app helps identify biological age and methods to slow it down
Fortune - 17-Aug-2020
Apps such as Young. ai will play a key role in helping understand and reversing aging processes
Read more...Wearable fitness trackers can cause anxiety to user
Futurity - 05-Aug-2020
Users need help interpreting data for devices like health watch to be effective
Read more...Doctors to prescribe cycling to prevent obesity related hospital admissions hitting 1 million
BBC - 26-Jul-2020
It's more effective than any drug so why not prescribe it?
Read more...Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later
Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020
A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check
Read more...Smartphones may be the next big thing in digital health
Medical Futurist - 16-Jun-2020
In built sensors can take cues to diagnose diseases or even simply monitor your health
Read more...Drug that can safely reverse obesity and insulin resistance developed
Medical Xpress - 08-Jun-2020
Proven in mice study to be non-toxic, nor affects brain hunger cues
Read more...Antihypertensive drugs have survival benefits even in frail elderly
American Heart Association - 08-Jun-2020
But in some countries due to high cost elderly people may not be able to afford these drugs
Read more...Longevity InTime plans to track 400 biomarkers and environmental factors
Longevity Technology - 26-May-2020
Using AI to automatically read data from research paper databases and assess users for 20 diseases
Read more...DNA testing in a cheap, lightweight portable device
New Scientist - 22-Apr-2020
This 10 dollar device can give results in about one and half hours
Read more...Genetic diversity, hoped to explain varied severity of COVID-19 symptoms
BBC - 14-Apr-2020
A look into DNA data from UK Biobank to answer many questions on the virus
Read more...Sweat sensing smart patches - the next wearable self monitoring device
Digital Trends - 14-Apr-2020
Additional tracking for better quantified self practices
Read more...Inheritance of damaging mutations decides how long we get to live
GEN News - 10-Apr-2020
With whole exome and genome sequencing we could reveal so many secrets of life
Read more...Smart toilet can detect health conditions through AI camera
Independent - 07-Apr-2020
Promising tech for personalized health monitoring via analysis of excreta
Read more...You are unlikely to gain long term benefits by sticking to a diet
New Scientist - 01-Apr-2020
Honeymoon period for these short-lived results are about six months
Read more...Those with genetic variants for hypertension and obesity have shorter lifespans
Fight Aging! - 30-Mar-2020
Trans-ethnic biobanks are very useful to calculate polygenic risk scores
Read more...AdventHealth partners with Helix for a 10,000-patient DNA sequencing trial
Clinical Leader - 23-Mar-2020
A big study to look forward as it intends to improve disease prevention, diagnosis, and management
Read more...Research demonstrates how visceral fat impairs cognitive ability
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Mar-2020
More reasons to avoid excessive weight gain and other drivers of ageing as proven in mice
Read more...Experts now able to explain why obesity causes high blood pressure
University of Virginia Health System (UVA Health) - 09-Mar-2020
Discovered in human tissue samples and used to reverse high blood pressure in lab mice
Read more...Illumina aiming to deliver $100 Genome Sequencing
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Mar-2020
Not here yet, but will expand research capabilities and change the way medicine is practiced
Read more...Extend life expectancy up to 3 years by aggressively lowering BP
EurekAlert! - 26-Feb-2020
Middle-aged adults at high cardiovascular risk have this chance now based on new study
Read more...Biomarkers and techniques in biohacking for longevity
Longevity Technology - 18-Feb-2020
Gray states biohacking is much beyond techniques and tests, rather more simple
Read more...Downhill trend of the demand for consumer genomics
New Scientist - 07-Feb-2020
They are laying off staff now as their profits are not as high as before
Read more...Pre-mature deaths in adults may be prevented, shown by HLI's largest study
EurekAlert! - 27-Jan-2020
Made possible by early detection of disease and disease risks through whole genome sequencing
Read more...Cooling trend of human body temperature
New Scientist - 10-Jan-2020
Every decade since 1860, American body temperature has declined by 0.03°C
Read more...Fitness apps: are they really helping?
Guardian - 02-Jan-2020
Important thing is to define your physical condition, preferred mode, and place for a workout
Read more...Never too late to lose weight and keep breast cancer away
NHS - 18-Dec-2019
No need to lose weight in fear of breast cancer if you have a healthy weight
Read more...DNA is not your destiny - may only contribute about 5% at most
University of Alberta - 18-Dec-2019
Don't go after commercial DNA testing thinking that it may predict your future
Read more...Genes not the best predictor of human disease risk
University of Alberta - 18-Dec-2019
Risks arise mostly from metabolism, environment, lifestyle, and exposure to various chemicals
Read more...LEAF interview Greg Potter on tracking your health
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Dec-2019
If you are interested in your health, then don’t develop an unhealthy obsession about your health.
Read more...Importance of the urine analysis is leading to the "smart toilet" development
Medical News Bulletin - 21-Nov-2019
Technologies are good for diagnosing the symptoms, not for providing the information of the cause
Read more...Achieving a lower blood pressure goal by treating hypertension
Heart - 11-Nov-2019
Treating hypertension before it turns into heart disease, will be cost-effective over a decade
Read more...A bit of saliva can reveal your biological age and rate of ageing
Clinical OMICs - 04-Nov-2019
Individuals age at different rates, therefore chronological age cannot say much
Read more...Growing trend of "epigenetic wellness"
Technology Networks - 31-Oct-2019
Epigenome can be modified by our lifestyle choices, such as our diet, regimen of exercising, etc
Read more...It's better to take antihypertensive medication at night
BBC - 23-Oct-2019
Maintaining a low blood pressure at night also leads to better control in the next day
Read more...Genetic testing - a toy to satisfy patient curiosity
BBC - 17-Oct-2019
Do it only if there's a good clinical reason as per doctor's recommendation
Read more...Genetic test could identify an increased risk of heart attack
BBC - 08-Oct-2019
GRS can be measured at any age, children could be tested too
Read more...Weight loss is not really important to fight diabetes
Medical Daily - 02-Oct-2019
There is no need to lose 15% or more of body weight to manage type 2 diabetes
Read more...Sophie Yeo tries out an Atmotube on the streets of Newcastle
DeSmog UK - 01-Oct-2019
Monitors VOCs and PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 particles - and warns you when air quality drops
Read more...Gum disease could trigger high blood pressure
WebMD - 27-Sep-2019
Dentists should warn patients about the potential risk of gum disease and high blood pressure
Read more...Polypill could give key advantages to patients
Independent - 19-Sep-2019
Participants who took polypill had systolic blood pressure decrease on an average 9mm Hg in one year
Read more...Why people gain weight during ageing?
Huffington Post - 09-Sep-2019
We're likely to gain weight as we age regardless of our diet or exercise levels
Read more...Very thorough (and by that I mean long!) review of Atlas Biomed DNA test
Medical Futurist - 03-Sep-2019
Overall positive feedback from the Medical Futurist, but odd that some results changed after discussion
Read more...'High Street Heart Checks' to detect hypertension and atrial fibrillation
Huffington Post - 02-Sep-2019
I’ve been thinking of running longevity cafes which would help people monitor more than just BP
Read more...Guidelines on lipid management to prevent heart disease
Science Daily - 31-Aug-2019
Keep LDL levels to the minimum with cholesterol lowering therapy & healthy lifestyle
Read more...Cuff-free blood pressure monitor gets FDA approval
Medgadget - 28-Aug-2019
No need to inflate the cuff in US anymore
Read more...Biohackers day routine
GQ - 27-Aug-2019
Biohacker has a strict routine, which is defined by minutes and has no day-offs or alterations
Read more...High blood pressure "critical period"
BBC - 21-Aug-2019
Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage
Read more...Zapping the brain to cure morbid obesity
Metro - 19-Aug-2019
May be the last option to save morbidly obese - already successful in mice
Read more...Transdermal optical imaging using smartphones to measure blood pressure
University of Toronto - 06-Aug-2019
Facial video of 2-minutes could measure blood pressure due to translucent skin
Read more...Waist size predicts risk of an early death in postmenopausal women
NHS - 25-Jul-2019
Shape of the body matters - it's best to aim for a "pear-shaped" body
Read more...CoppaFeel! campaign encourages people to check their breasts regularly
Huffington Post - 23-Jul-2019
"Grab on to life” to get to know your body
Read more...DNA databases of paying customers used to develop new drugs
Wall Street Journal - 22-Jul-2019
Priorities - finding new drugs to cure diseases or your privacy?
Read more...Genetic testing kits at home - risk of false positives
Guardian - 21-Jul-2019
Be careful of what these genetic tests might tell you
Read more...Leg fat protects postmenopausal women from heart disease
BBC - 01-Jul-2019
Get in shape with a "pear-shaped" body - reduces heart disease risk
Read more...Monitoring moles with whole-body photography
Guardian - 16-Jun-2019
Bit of a plug for the Mole Clinic, London, which coincidentally offers a private screening service
Read more...Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage
American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019
Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.
Read more...5-minute breathing strength exercises reduces blood pressure
University of Colorado Boulder - 25-Feb-2019
Could be good for time-poor, desk-bound workers
Read more...30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure
NHS - 21-Feb-2019
As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)
Read more...Cancers linked to obesity rising fastest in young adults
Independent - 04-Feb-2019
Four times faster increase in pancreatic cancers in the younger generation
Read more...Studies failed to prove breakfast as the most important meal of the day
The Conversation (UK) - 31-Jan-2019
Skipping breakfast can help in losing weight, at least for some people
Read more...NHS to offer DNA tests to build up national database
BBC - 26-Jan-2019
Lots more detail needed - how much, what will be tested for, how will results be interpreted?
Read more...Most slim people may have a hereditary weight advantage
Independent - 24-Jan-2019
Even if you can eat without putting on weight, keep an eye on your visceral fat
Read more...Most people not accepting free NHS health check
BBC - 31-Dec-2018
If you don't know your blood pressure then definitely take up this free offer
Read more...Nucleosome spacing of cell-free DNA reveals biological age
News Medical - 21-Dec-2018
Always good to find a new biomarker of aging
Read more...Irrational starving leads to RED-S in sportspeople
BBC - 09-Dec-2018
Good health should never be the cost of success in sports
Read more...Visual inspection alone is not reliable enough to catch melanomas
Independent - 06-Dec-2018
Even specialist dermatologists can miss melanomas without a dermoscope
Read more...World's largest gene sequencing project in healthcare
BBC - 05-Dec-2018
100,000 Genomes Project has ended "diagnostic odyssey" for 1 in 4 participants with rare diseases
Read more...Whole genome sequencing - an alternative to existing genotyping companies
Forbes - 15-Nov-2018
Your genomic data will be owned by you - can sell it if you want to
Read more...Screening for bowel cancer only after 60 years is not good enough!
BBC - 10-Aug-2018
Will be able to catch bowel cancer 10 years earlier than now
Read more...More Belly Fat Means More Cognitive Impairment
Trinity College Dublin - 01-Aug-2018
People with overweight seem to underperform in cognitive tests compared with normal weight people
Read more...DNA tests make people live healthier lives
Independent - 15-Jun-2018
New web tool analyses over 49000 DNA markers to calculate risk for various diseases
Read more...Are you fat on the inside?
BBC - 03-May-2018
Average size 12 29 year-old has a body scan.
Read more...EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker Review
Medgadget - 01-May-2018
EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker measures refractive error.
Read more...The DNA Data We Have Is Too White
Smithsonian - 30-Apr-2018
87 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent.
Read more...Best trackers and health gadgets 2018
Gadgets And Wearables - 29-Apr-2018
Best overall fitness tracker = Fitbit Charge 2
Read more...24-hour blood pressure monitoring better predictor
NHS - 19-Apr-2018
One off readings suffer from white coat and masked hypertension.
Read more...Tooth-mounted sensors track your diet and health
Digital Trends - 27-Mar-2018
Tufts University has created tiny sensors that attach to teeth.
Read more...Freezing the nerve that carries hunger signals
Time Magazine - 21-Mar-2018
Participants reported lowered appetite and loss of their initial body weight an average of 3.6%
Read more...App Aims To Put Your Lifespan In Your Hands
Forbes - 11-Mar-2018
Eterly works with wearables to derive insight about lifestyle habits.
Read more...Electronic skin displays heartbeat on your hand
Engadget - 18-Feb-2018
e-skin can display vital signs in real time on a skin display.
Read more...Over half of UK adults don't know their blood pressure
Cambridge News - 11-Jan-2018
Nearly a quarter of over 35s have never had their blood pressure checked.
Read more...Microbiome analysis: some gut bacteria reduces inflammation
Guardian - 09-Dec-2017
Village peasant microbiome has low risk for atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes and colitis
Read more...Wearable sensor combines ECG and optical heart rate monitoring
MobiHealthNews - 29-Nov-2017
Silicon Labs has announced a new line of optical biometric sensors.
Read more...US government gives away 10,000 Fitbits for precision medicine study
TechRadar - 07-Nov-2017
All of Us program was originally called the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Read more...Overcoming resistant hypertension
Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Nov-2017
Two thirds of older men suffer from hypertension.
Read more...How a graphene tattoo could monitor your health
BBC - 25-Oct-2017
Graphene is more conductive than gold.
Read more...Few more pounds take away few months from your life
Men's Health - 13-Oct-2017
Diet and exercise can reduce weight and improve life expectancy
Read more...Biosensors as a Tattooed Interface
Digital Journal - 01-Oct-2017
Dermal Abyss research involves a novel approach in which the surface of the body is rendered as an interactive display.
Read more...Smartphone-connected ECG detects undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation
MobiHealthNews - 06-Sep-2017
Over 35 million people around the world unknowingly suffer from Atrial Fibrillation.
Read more...Atlas Biomed Launches Personalised Health Testing for UK Consumers
Business Wire - 31-Jul-2017
DNA and gut microbiome tests with integrated analysis on the company’s health platform.
Read more...Every cancer patient could have DNA tested
Independent - 04-Jul-2017
Professor Dame Sally Davies envisions millions of patients having their DNA tested routinely.
Read more...Scientists Discover a Key to a Longer Life in Male DNA
New York Times - 16-Jun-2017
Growth hormone receptors is linked to an increase in life span of about 10 years among men.
Read more...Fitness trackers poor at measuring calories burned
BBC - 25-May-2017
Accuracy of seven wrist devices were tested while walking, running and cycling.
Read more...Alphabet’s Verily offers Study Watch health monitoring wearable
TechCrunch - 14-Apr-2017
Designed with long-term medical research in mind.
Read more...Adidas releases beta version of All Day, an app to track all aspects of wellness
MobiHealthNews - 28-Mar-2017
Offers customizable workouts, meal plans, mindfulness exercises and sleep tracking.
Read more...Sleep trackers can prompt sleep problems
Medical Xpress - 28-Feb-2017
15 percent of U.S. adults own a wearable fitness/sleep-tracking device, such as Fitbit or Apple Watch.
Read more...Wearable sensors can tell when you are getting sick
Stanford University - 12-Jan-2017
Analysed nearly 2 billion measurements from 60 people, including continuous data from wearables and periodic data from laboratory tests.
Read more...Study tests accuracy of heart rate wearables
iMedicalApps - 13-Oct-2016
Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic tested Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge, Mio Alpha, and Basis Peak.
Read more...Me And My Quantified-Self
ELLE - 23-Sep-2016
Commissioning Editor at ELLE reviews her experience with FitBit Charge 2.
Read more...Fitness trackers don’t promote weight loss
BBC - 20-Sep-2016
Activity trackers that count steps did not improve the chances of losing weight in 2 year study.
Read more...Most home wrist blood pressure monitor readings incorrect
MobiHealthNews - 07-Sep-2016
Blood pressure measured at home and in the doctor’s office with both a wrist monitor and upper arm device.
Read more...Obesity has major effects on the brain
BBC - 04-Aug-2016
Brains of overweight people look "10 years older" than those of leaner peers
Read more...Different blood pressure in right and left arms could signal trouble
Harvard Health Publishing - 12-Jul-2016
A significant difference in the pressure recorded in the right and left arms can signal circulatory problems.
Read more...What Comes After The #Wearable Health Revolution?
Medical Futurist - 05-Mar-2016
Predictions for 2018 include a wearable technology market value of $12 billion.
Read more...Top blood pressure app was highly inaccurate
iMedicalApps - 02-Mar-2016
Instant Blood Pressure spent months as a top 5 app.
Read more...Smart wristband continuously measures biomarkers & electrolytes
iMedicalApps - 19-Feb-2016
Continuously analyses sweat to monitor electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as biomarkers like lactate.
Read more...10 Medical Wearables To Improve Your Life In 2016
WT VOX - 30-Jan-2016
Medical grade wearables for the serious quantified self
Read more...Are fitbands the future of genetic research?
BBC - 28-Jan-2016
Cheaper DNA sequencing technology has provided a deluge of genetic data gathered from hundreds of thousands of people.
Read more...World’s Most Connected Human (VIDEO)
Vocativ - 28-Jan-2016
Chris Dancy uses up to 700 sensors, devices and applications at all time to track, analyze, and optimize his life.
Read more...Video: Health Wearables At CES 2016
IB Times - 08-Jan-2016
Polar wrist heart rate sensor
Read more...DNA Diet Coach Nutritional Genetic Test
Titanovo - 02-Dec-2015
At-home test to determine daily intake needs for key vitamins and nutrients, based on the users’ dietary preferences and genotype.
Read more...Remote monitoring battles diabetes and heart disease
mHealth Intelligence - 18-Sep-2015
Remote monitoring technology can reduce the number of hospital readmissions.
Read more...Wize Mirror to monitor your health
New Scientist - 27-Jul-2015
EU funded Wize Mirror incorporates 3D scanners, multispectral cameras and gas sensors to assess the health of someone looking into it. Clinical trials of the device will begin next year. Will need to cope with problems of natural settings such as illumina
Read more...Experimental device lowers blood pressure without drugs
AL.com - 09-Jun-2015
Vessix Renal Denervation System uses electrical pulses to disable nerves between kidneys and brain to reduce blood pressure.
Read more...Wireless under the skin biosensor chip
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - 27-May-2015
Can monitor glucose, lactate and cholesterol as well as drugs. Remote charging battery and bluetooth transmission.
Read more...Don't use HbA1c to diagnose type 2 diabetes in anaemic patients
Diabetes.co.uk - 18-May-2015
The advantage of HbA1c is that it doesn't require you to keep fasting
Read more...How DNA sequencing is transforming the hunt for new drugs
Reuters - 13-May-2015
Pharmaceuticals companies analysings hundreds of thousands of DNA samples to identify new gene targets. Previously took decades to find and study enough people with rare traits.
Read more...Watson Health to diagnose health data from smartphones and fitness trackers
BBC - 14-Apr-2015
IBM and Apple team up
Read more...Apple ResearchKit collects data for medical studies
CNET - 09-Mar-2015
Apple has built a new technology to help researchers collect data from the company's customers.
Read more...Scanaflo Home Urine Testing
TechCrunch - 18-Feb-2015
Doesn’t do anything more than a normal urine test stick but with the built in colour calibration means the smart phone app can read the results far more accurately than you could normally do at home. Plus it logs results to the app automatically so you do
Read more...Google is developing cancer and heart attack detector
BBC - 28-Oct-2014
circulating nanoparticles monitored with a wrist-worn sensor.
Read more...Tracking for Health
Pew Research Center - 28-Jan-2013
33% track health indicators like blood pressure, sleep patterns, headaches, etc.
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