The breakthrough (and why it’s different) Scientists can find microplastics—but following their journey inside living systems is the hard part. Many detection tools require destructive sampling, which turns a living process into a single snapshot. The new proposal: create micro/nanoplastics with fluorescence built into the material (instead of dyes that fade or leak), enabling more […]

Why this is interesting (it’s not the sensors—it’s the friction) Most wearables aren’t failing because people hate data. They fail because the “healthy moment” passes before you log it. Luna Band’s pitch is simple: talk instead of tap—log meals, symptoms, and even emotional context through voice, then ask for guidance without opening an app. What […]

The idea (in one sentence) A full-size mirror takes a ~30-second facial video, analyzes subtle facial blood-flow patterns, and turns it into a set of “future health” indicators—meant to reflect your trajectory, not diagnose you. What it’s actually doing Under the hood is NuraLogix’s “Transdermal Optical Imaging,” which looks at tiny blood-flow changes in the […]

What it does Ultrahuman introduced a “Respiratory Health” add-on (PowerPlug) for Ring AIR that can flag snoring and nighttime breathing disturbances using on-device audio from your smartphone, alongside the ring’s sleep/recovery signals. Who this helps most Snoring and breathing disruptions can quietly chip away at deep sleep—then show up the next day as fogginess, higher […]

The trend  Starbucks leaders are openly leaning into “health and wellness” positioning—especially for afternoons—calling out a future of snackable, bite-size, protein-forward, fiber-forward options. They’ve also highlighted protein add-ons (like protein cold foam) as a real traffic driver. The smart play (without the sugar crash)  Afternoons are where good intentions go to die: meetings, travel, kids, […]

 Function Health filed a lawsuit in California federal court against competitor Superpower Health, framed as a Lanham Act/false advertising-type dispute. The reporting summary says Function alleges Superpower made misleading claims tied to biomarker testing and clinical support, including via social media advertising. The real issue isn’t “who wins.” It’s that wellness testing is now marketed […]

The FDA issued a new draft guidance on how cuffless blood-pressure devices should be tested—and it hints at where wearables are headed. If you’ve ever seen a watch or ring claim it can estimate blood pressure, you’ve probably wondered: Is that number real—or just vibes? Today, that question got a lot more interesting. The FDA […]

A placebo-controlled study found improved insomnia scores and better wearable sleep metrics with one specific probiotic strain. Sleep supplements usually start with melatonin. This one starts with… a probiotic strain. A new open-access randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study looked at whether a specific probiotic—Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp815—could help adults who reported sleep disturbance. What they did (quick […]

TravelTone lets people rate hotel gyms with real photos and equipment details. A new app is turning hotel gyms into something we’ve never really had: reviewable. TravelTone is a community-driven iPhone app where travelers upload photos and rate hotel gyms based on what actually matters—cleanliness, equipment quality, gym size, and even safety. Instead of vague […]

First: don’t panic. Most night sweats are harmless. But there’s a meaningful difference between “a little warm” and night sweats that drench your clothes or bedding. Health services like the NHS specifically flag regularly waking up with soaking wet sheets as a reason to get checked. Mayo Clinic uses a similar definition: heavy enough to soak […]

CES always delivers at least one “wait… what?” device. This year, Amazfit brought two: V1TAL Food Camera — an AI camera you place near your plate while you eat Helio Smart Glasses — fitness-first smart glasses that display stats during runs/rides The weird one: a camera that watches you eat Here’s the idea: instead of […]

“GLP-1” has basically become shorthand for weight-loss meds. But a newer label is popping up: “GLP-3.” It’s not an official medical term—it’s a nickname for triple-hormone receptor agonists that target GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon in one weekly injection. The most talked-about example right now is retatrutide (investigational, not yet approved). What makes “GLP-3” different? […]

Most people don’t quit fitness because they can’t work out—they quit because deciding what to do every day gets exhausting. Apple seems to be targeting that exact problem in 2026. Starting January 5, Apple Fitness+ is rolling out structured, multiweek training programs that prescribe short workouts and gradually build week over week. The goal: reduce […]

What if group fitness felt less like “performing” and more like showing up to a concert with friends? That’s the magic behind Swiftie Liftie—a Taylor Swift-inspired workout experience built around music, rhythm, and community. It started inside a Phoenix studio and quickly turned into something bigger: a high-demand class format where spots disappear fast, and […]

Here’s a surprising research headline that’s actually motivating in a practical way: a short burst of intense exercise may create measurable changes in the bloodstream that affect cancer-related pathways—at least in lab testing. What researchers tested In one study, 30 adults (ages ~50–78) who were overweight/obese but otherwise healthy completed a short, hard cycling test […]

Sweat isn’t just something to wipe off—it’s a biochemical message. A new research review argues that sweat could become a needle-free health monitoring channel, especially as wearable sensors and AI get better at reading complex patterns.  The idea: ultra-thin patches collect sweat continuously, then use advanced sensors (and eventually AI models) to interpret what’s inside—things […]