The device is the first of its kind to continuously monitor how the skin exchanges gases with the environment, helping to monitor skin health and wound healing. The wireless device measures only two ...

Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a research team has developed a wearable electronic device that attaches to the skin like a bandage and enables real-time, continuous ...

Scientists have developed a wearable patch that can accurately monitor and detect changes in people's breathing—even when not in direct contact with the skin. It is hoped that the device—thought to be ...

Whether you've booked a health check up or recovering from an illness, your medical professional will likely make use of a stethoscope to hear what's going on inside the body. But doctors are busy ...

More people are using wearable glucose monitors as the appetite for personalized health data grows beyond smartwatches and fitness trackers. For years, people with diabetes have used continuous ...

Vera is a ring that does more than just sparkle. Picture a sleek, stylish accessory that doubles as a personal health advisor, quietly working around the clock to keep you informed about your body’s ...

Scientists in South Korea have unveiled a transparent, wearable sensor that monitors a user's exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in real-time. The technology could help prevent sunburn and long ...

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and at the University of Southern California (USC), have developed a small ultrasound sticker that can be worn on the skin to monitor the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People prone to alcohol and drug abuse may soon be able to wear special heart monitors that help them curb their substance intake, ...

In an era of fitbits, smartwatches and earbuds, new research headed by SMU Assistant Professor Dong Ma aims to unleash the potential of photoplethysmography for wearable healthcare. SMU Office of ...