Health Tech

Ultrasound patches go cable-free

Wearable ultrasound patches can revolutionise health care, but until now have relied on cables linked to...

Mineworkers invest in
digital healthcare startup

Quro Medical uses cutting-edge technology and evidence-based protocols to monitor patient health at home.

New tech allows control of devices with the brain

Advanced brain interface technology could be used for motor rehabilitation of spinal cord injury and other...

CES: Monitor brain with just a smartphone

A new brain health platform produces insights into mental, physical, and emotional health through simple digital...

Blue light can accelerate ageing

Changes in cell chemistry from blue light exposure could potentially have harmful effects on our body

Fit can fire up your workout

The Huawei Fit Watch 2 combines Bluetooth calling and a long-lasting battery with health tracking and...

Fitbit unveils new lineup

Following its acquisition by Google, the fitness brand is offering a new range of products to...

VR can enhance rehab

Virtual reality technology could strengthen the effects of traditional rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis, according to Kessler...

Shapeshifter bots will floss your teeth

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have shown how a shapeshifting robotic microswarm of nanoparticles can...

Goodmind mushrooms promises to enhance brain activity

A new range of adaptogen products claims to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

Fitbit’s Father’s Day fitness guide

Fitbit has provided a list of potential Father’s Day gifts that can help dads keep track...

Low-Tech – Just what the doctor ordered

Medical equipment that can be manufactured and maintained at a low cost could be the key...

Artificial skin can feel ‘pain’

Engineers have developed a skin based on ‘synaptic' transistors, which mimics the brain’s neural pathways, ideal...

Apple updates software for users with disabilities

Apple this week previewed innovative features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health,...

Now for plug-and-play organs

Major advance from a Columbia Engineering team demonstrates the first multi-organ chip made of engineered human...

Has your phone got the flu?

The FluBot malware has caused mayhem on Android devices because it uses messages that are easily...

Extremely quiet fans can improve our health

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has identified and eliminated the harmful noise...