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Where medicine and technology meet, covering devices, records, research findings and the claims that deserve a much closer look before you act.
Which smartwatch works best with low vision or blindness? Compare Apple Watch, Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch screen readers, zoom and haptic tools, plus when a talking watch is the smarter buy.
A smartwatch can flag signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea, but it cannot diagnose it. Here is how Apple and Samsung compare, how accurate they are, and what to do after an alert.
Utah has signed a 12-month agreement letting Nolla Health’s AI issue first-time acne prescriptions, a US first. The headlines say an AI is prescribing without a doctor. The actual terms describe three oversight stages, a 24-hour reporting duty and malpractice cover for AI decisions. Here is what the rules really allow.
A smartwatch with ECG can flag signs of atrial fibrillation, but not every model does it the same way. Here is how Apple, Samsung, Pixel, Garmin and Withings compare in 2026.
A 28-year-old technician at Russia’s Irkutsk anti-plague institute died after reportedly breaking a test tube of live bacteria. Nearly 200 contacts went under observation, public events were cancelled, and a criminal case was opened. Then the federal health agency recorded her death as pneumonia of unknown cause. Here is what the record actually supports, and what a lab-acquired plague infection normally looks like.
Only one mainstream smartwatch has FDA-cleared apps that track Parkinson’s tremor and dyskinesia. Here is what it does, what it costs, and where it falls short.
Original Medicare does not pay for a smartwatch, but some Medicare Advantage plans offer allowances that can cut the price. Here is what is covered in 2026 and how to check your plan.
Google’s Health Guardian is rolling out to Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5 at no extra cost, while Fitbit Air owners will need Google Health Premium. Here is what each feature does, what it costs over five years, and where it falls short.
A smartwatch for dementia patients can shorten a search from hours to minutes. Compare Apple Watch, AngelSense and Tranquil on real costs, tamper resistance and alerts.
Apple and Samsung both teased blood glucose features in September 2026, but neither shipped one. Here is what Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Garmin actually show today, and why the FDA still says no smartwatch can measure glucose on its own.