New soft wearable device could support at-home sleep monitoring

Good sleep is essential for brain health. During sleep and rest, the glymphatic system, the brain's waste-clearing process, ...

I tested my Fitbit Air against an 'ECG-accurate' heart rate monitor - the results surprised me

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Our process 'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's ...
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Wearable forehead patch tracks brain-water shifts during sleep at home

A soft, wireless NIRS forehead patch tracked water-sensitive brain signals during 16 overnight home sleep recordings in four ...

Smartwatch Blood Sugar Alerts: 5 Settings That Make Readings Easier to See

Check the settings on Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Huawei Watch, and Garmin that can affect glucose alerts, ...
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Are glucose monitors a good thing for 2-year-olds? Experts look at risks, benefits

The newly approved over-the-counter CGM offers a new approach to tackling childhood obesity but also raises a host of ...
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Turns Out the Wrist Might Not Be the Best Place to Track Your Health

Where (and how) you wear your health tracker can impact your data accuracy. Here's what researchers say matters most. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest ...
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What Is Pulse Oximetry?

What Is a Pulse Oximeter? A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is an electronic device that can be attached to your forehead, fingers, nose, foot, toes, or ears. A nurse or medical assistant usually clamps ...