7 results for "health tech"

New 3D Scanner Images Body in 10 Seconds Without Radiation
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New 3D Scanner Images Body in 10 Seconds Without Radiation

Scientists have created a medical scanner that captures detailed 3D images of the entire body in just 10 seconds, without using radiation or expensive magnets. The breakthrough could make medical imaging faster, cheaper, and safer for millions of patients.

Breath Device Detects Blood Sugar Without Needles
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Breath Device Detects Blood Sugar Without Needles

A grandfather invented a wearable device that tracks blood sugar through breath analysis after his two-year-old grandson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The isaac device measures compounds in exhaled breath to alert users about glucose changes, eliminating painful finger pricks.

Breath-Powered Device Detects Blood Sugar Without Needles
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Breath-Powered Device Detects Blood Sugar Without Needles

A grandfather invented a quarter-sized device that tracks glucose changes through breath instead of finger pricks, inspired by his two-year-old grandson's diabetes diagnosis. The isaac device is now in clinical trials and could transform daily life for millions managing diabetes.

Scientists Map Path to Cut Health Device Waste 97%
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Scientists Map Path to Cut Health Device Waste 97%

Wearable health monitors could reach 2 billion units yearly by 2050, but University of Chicago researchers just found two simple design changes that slash carbon emissions by 97%. The surprise culprit isn't plasticβ€”it's the tiny circuit board inside.

Malaysia's Health Tech Wins Regional Digital Innovation Award
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Malaysia's Health Tech Wins Regional Digital Innovation Award

A Malaysian digital health platform that connects doctors and patients through wearables and AI just earned major recognition at a regional tech summit. The system is already transforming how millions manage chronic diseases without leaving home.

Indonesian Students Win Gold for AI Meal Nutrition App
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Indonesian Students Win Gold for AI Meal Nutrition App

Five student teams from Indonesia's Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta brought home medals from an international innovation competition in Thailand, including a gold medal for an AI app that calculates nutrition from food photos. Their winning invention, GEASY, could help millions make healthier eating choices with just a smartphone camera.

Natural Cycles Launches $130 Wristband for Birth Control App
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Natural Cycles Launches $130 Wristband for Birth Control App

Women now have a more affordable option for tracking fertility with Natural Cycles' new wristband that monitors temperature during sleep. The $130 device offers an alternative to pricey smartwatches for the FDA-cleared birth control app.