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Oct 27, 2021
Best heart rate monitors of 2022
We’ve got out finger on the pulse of the best heart rate monitors to help you exercise more efficiently.
May 13, 2021
The pandemic could be a long-awaited turning point for telemedicine
100 years ago, doctors sent a heartbeat over a phone line, but devices enabling remote care may have finally found their moment
Sep 14, 2018
The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device
The smartwatch's new ECG function brings fitness trackers into real medical care.
Feb 12, 2018
Olympic biathletes learn to shoot between heartbeats
To hit a 1.6-inch target after an all-out cardiovascular sprint, take a deep breath.
Mar 13, 2017
Washable heartbeat sensors can now be embroidered onto clothing
Seamlessly sewn sensors
Dec 09, 2016
Silly Putty makes for super-sensitive sensors
Add graphene to get detectors that can measure breathing, blood pressure—and spider footsteps
Nov 19, 2015
Ingestible Sensor Can Measure Your Vitals
Like a FitBit that listens to your body from the inside
Apr 22, 2015
Check Your Vitals With Wi-Fi
A radar-inspired system could make health-monitoring devices obsolete