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Oura rings may get symptom-spotting upgrade
Symptom Radar: Not a diagnostic tool, maybe a detection tool.
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FDA warns users not to rely on smartwatches claiming to monitor blood sugar
If the watch isn't drawing your blood, it isn't working.
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Future Galaxy Watches will be able to detect your sleep apnea
The FDA approved Samsung's next health tech feature.
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Health insurers can't rely on AI to decide Medicare coverage, according to new federal guidelines
Patients under Medicare Advantage plans get the right to non-computer oversight.
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Apple Vision Pro has an app that can help manage anxiety
Inspired by ancient meditation techniques, the new app offers immersive mindfulness.
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The internet is freaking out about reheated rice. Should you be worried?
Food poisoning can occur if you're not cautious.
By Rebecca Sohn
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Ditch the winter blues with a Verilux HappyLight Luxe for under $70 at Amazon
Soak up those (safe) rays to fend off SAD.
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Here's where to shop the best deals on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
The blood oxygen tracking may be gone, but there's plenty more to the Apple Watch.
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Get the Shark 3-in-1 Clean Sense Air Purifier for 56% off at Amazon
Purify, heat, and cool with one gadget.
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Tracking your stress may be more stressful than you imagined
What you should know before you start tracking your stress.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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How to stop caring what people think about you
It's not simple. But it's part of being human.
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How to have sober sex
If you're used to having tipsy sex, sobering up can be terrifying.
By Anna Iovine
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How to work on your self-esteem with these helpful tips
Treat yourself the same way you'd treat a friend.
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6 med tech innovations from 2023 that could improve our lives
A flying hospital, for starters.
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10 exercises you can do while playing video games
You can make progress towards a fitness goal and level up your paladin at the same time.
By K. Thor Jensen
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Meta apparently rejects period care ads for being adult or political
Gynecological health platform Daye says Meta rejects its ads and downgrades its account.
By Anna Iovine
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Tiny wireless wearables now monitor health by capturing sound
The human body generates all sorts of sounds that can give out information about our health.
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The best Black Friday air purifier deals from Shark, Dyson, Blueair, and beyond
Give yourself the gift of clean air.
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What it really means to 'give yourself grace'
Grace is your antidote to the blues, but here's how to turn the mantra into action.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Score this AquaSonic electric toothbrush for just $20.97
Give the gift of a brighter smile with this Black Friday deal.
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How a flying hospital is helping fight preventable blindness
Peek inside the 'classrom in the sky' training eyecare professionals across the world.
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Cycle through the winter with a Peloton Bike for under $1,100
If the weather outside is frightful, cycle inside.
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Pamper your legs with this at-home massager, now $130
Bring the spa to your living room ahead of Black Friday.
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Score this smart visual ear cleaner for less than $30
Get cleaner ears in a safer and more satisfying way than using a cotton swab.
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Could humans have babies in space safely? Here's what we know.
As if parenting weren't hard enough.
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