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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.
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.
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.
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.
A federal health advisory sets daily screen time limits by age, from no screens before 18 months to two hours for teenagers. National estimates say adolescents average seven to nine. Here is what the research on “digital dementia” does and does not show.
Google is rolling out Insulin Resistance Trends to the Pixel Watch and Fitbit this month, turning resting heart rate, HRV, sleep, and steps into an early metabolic warning sign. Here is how the science holds up and where it does not.
A medical alert watch for seniors can cost nothing a month or up to $50. Here is exactly what the free smartwatch options and the monitored plans each buy you in 2026.