Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones: Study

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) give ...
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Pulse oximeter failings for darker-skinned people might not have a simple solution

Pulse oximetry was less accurate for people with darker skin tones in two studies, one regarding home-use devices and the ...

Simple finger-prick blood test could make early detection of Alzheimer's disease more accessible

There are indications that a simple finger-prick blood test could, in the future, detect Alzheimer's disease long before the ...
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The QALO QRNT Slim Smart Ring, Reviewed: It's the Nudge I Needed to *Finally* Get Off the Couch

The QALO QRNT slim ring is a smart wearable device that provides a wide range of biometrics insights, from heart rate to ...
IEEE

A Novel Approach for Fall Risk Prediction Using the Inertial Sensor Data From the Timed-Up-and-Go Test in a Community Setting

Abstract: Post-stroke patients usually suffer from a higher fall risk. Identifying potential fallers and giving them proper attention could reduce their chance of a fall that results in severe ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin Test Flies Gen III TacIRST Sensor

The Gen III TacIRST distributed infrared threat‑warning system will equip the F-22 Raptor, with an evaluation planned in 2026. Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the latest iteration of ...
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Jonathan Toews passes his first big test, saying ‘it’s not suppsed to be easy’

When the Jets brought Jonathan Toews on board during the summer, the plan was to immerse him fully in the grind of NHL life. Heading into Thursday night’s matchup with the Blackhawks, the 37-year-old ...
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A step toward diagnosing the flu with your tongue

Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to ...
New Atlas

Easy test identifies high stress levels in kids living with chronic illness

Easy test identifies high stress levels in kids living with chronic illness By Paul McClure September 16, 2025 A simple test can detect if kids with chronic diseases are stressed and at risk of mental ...
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Trump Official ‘Declaring War on Fraud’ by Making Citizenship Test Harder — Claims Current Test Is ‘Just Too Easy’

A top Trump immigration official argued on Thursday that the current iteration of the U.S. citizenship test is “just too easy” and plans to make it harder. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...
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Breathe in. Breathe out. Find out if you have diabetes

A new breath-based sensor from researchers at Penn State could soon offer an easy, pain-free, quick way to diagnose diabetes. The sensor was created through a technique that basically toasts a polymer ...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes out on top in health sensor test

For heart rate testing, Horst used a Polar H10 chest strap as the benchmark. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, running watchOS 26 beta, delivered results that were nearly identical to the strap during indoor ...