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AI wearable watches you to predict what you need

July 27, 2026

AI wearable watches you to predict what you need

The iKairos AI wearable features an inward-facing camera and voice detection to anticipate your needs, raising significant privacy questions.

Self-dressing clothes could help older adults

July 26, 2026

Self-dressing clothes could help older adults

KAIST and Stanford researchers built soft robotic tubes into fabric that use air pressure to guide clothing into place in about 10 seconds flat.

Man who beat rare cancer celebrates by canoeing 2,000 miles with his dog

July 25, 2026

Man who beat rare cancer celebrates by canoeing 2,000 miles with his dog

Frank Carter, 67, and his dog Amos completed a 2,000-mile canoe trip down the Missouri River four years after CAR T-cell therapy cleared his lymphoma.

Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study

July 23, 2026

Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study

Nearly 84% of severe heart attack patients had detectable microplastics in their coronary artery blood, with polyethylene found in 97% of cases.

Expert urges FDA panel to weigh 'real-world' safety data on peptides

July 22, 2026

Expert urges FDA panel to weigh 'real-world' safety data on peptides

Dr. Alex Tatem, a board-certified urologist in Indiana, discusses why upcoming federal hearings on seven peptides were mandated and argues that years of patient use show a promising safety profile.

Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise in first human trial, preventing disease in high-risk patients

July 22, 2026

Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise in first human trial, preventing disease in high-risk patients

A Johns Hopkins pancreatic cancer vaccine triggered immune responses in 90% of high-risk participants, with some cysts shrinking after vaccination.

Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?

July 21, 2026

Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?

Penn State engineers developed a paint-on electronic tattoo using conductive ink that tracks ECG, EMG, and EEG signals while looking like body art.

Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight

July 20, 2026

Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years

July 18, 2026

New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years

A p-tau217 blood test predicted a 78% chance of cognitive decline within 10 years for symptom-free adults with very high levels of the biomarker.

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

July 18, 2026

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

A weight loss specialist says GLP-1 results boost confidence in job interviews and dating, but the study found no clear improvement in well-being.