Tuesday 13 September 2022

Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?

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Someday, you may be able to skip the blood draw and slap on a sweat sensor instead to measure hormones, prescription drug levels, and even how much booze you drank.



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Your Poop May Hold the Secret to Long Life

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Making a deposit to a "poop bank" sounds gross, but it could be a key step in ensuring your own long-term health for years to come.



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Monday 12 September 2022

A Million Transplants: System Faces Questions Amid Milestone

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While the milestone is noteworthy, and transplant surgeons call it a “remarkable number” that’s cause for celebration, they also acknowledge that much work needs to be done to address the lengthy waiting list for organs and other major issues.



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FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

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New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these so-called bivalent mRNA shots for Americans 12 and older. Here's what to know.



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Fitness Consumers Want Choices, Just Not Pelotons

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Fitness consumers are flipping demands they made 2 years ago in the darkest days of the COVID pandemic.



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