Tag: Health & Fitness

Weekly Rewind: Chuck Berry’s legacy, Apple’s (RED) iPhone, Lexus’ new yacht

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Chuck Berry’s legacy, Apple’s (RED) iPhone, Lexus’ new yacht appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: Chuck Berry’s legacy, Apple’s (RED) iPhone, Lexus’ new yacht

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Chuck Berry’s legacy, Apple’s (RED) iPhone, Lexus’ new yacht appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers develop an artificial lung that fits in a backpack

Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed an artificial lung that can be carried in a patient’s backpack and could offer relief and mobility for people who suffer from lung failure.The post Researchers develop an artificial lung that fits in a backpack appeared first on Digital Trends.

Hush now: New gene-silencing drug cuts cholesterol by half in clinical trial

By silencing a gene, a new treatment may help fight high cholesterol. In clinical trials, the drug known as inclisiran developed by researchers from Imperial College London reduced cholesterol by an impressive 50 percent.The post Hush now: New gene-silencing drug cuts cholesterol by half in clinical trial appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists discover protein that may reverse some damaging aspects of aging process

Scientists in Germany have discovered a protein that can prompt the body's blood stem cells to act young again, potentially reversing some of the bad aspects of the aging process.The post Scientists discover protein that may reverse some damaging aspects of aging process appeared first on Digital Trends.

Student’s VR therapy tool combats social anxiety and speech disorders

24-year-old Product Design student Gareth Walkom has developed VR software designed to help individuals work through social anxieties and speech disorders by confronting a range of virtual scenarios.The post Student’s VR therapy tool combats social anxiety and speech disorders appeared first on Digital Trends.

Want to test your fertility? Researchers develop a device to help you at home

The bright minds at Harvard University created a device that allows men to measure their ability to procreate with nothing more than their smartphone. But it's still a ways away from public introduction.The post Want to test your fertility? Researchers develop a device to help you at home appeared first on Digital Trends.

Want to test your fertility? Researchers develop a device to help you at home

The bright minds at Harvard University created a device that allows men to measure their ability to procreate with nothing more than their smartphone. But it's still a ways away from public introduction.The post Want to test your fertility? Researchers develop a device to help you at home appeared first on Digital Trends.

Don’t eat this spinach: Scientists grow heart tissue on Popeye’s favorite greens

What's the best platform for growing healthy heart tissues in a lab? According to a new bioengineering research project, it may be good old fashioned spinach leaves. Popeye would be proud.The post Don’t eat this spinach: Scientists grow heart tissue on Popeye’s favorite greens appeared first on Digital Trends.

Misfit’s first smartwatch boasts a touch-sensitive bezel and full waterproofing

Misfit revealed its first touchscreen, waterproof smartwatch at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, and while it ran a proprietary operating system at the time, it now runs Android Wear.The post Misfit’s first smartwatch boasts a touch-sensitive bezel and full waterproofing appeared first on Digital Trends.

Innovative prosthetic leg propels wearers through water as if it were their real limb

A new project funded by Northwell Health created the first fully functional swimming leg. Unlike other prosthetics, this leg actually propels wearers through water as if it were their original leg.The post Innovative prosthetic leg propels wearers through water as if it were their real limb appeared first on Digital Trends.

Goodbye odors! This smart gym bag freshens its contents for you

Ever had the experience of opening your gym bag to be greeted by the smell of sweaty workout clothes? The folks behind new Kickstarter Paqsule think they’ve come up with a solution: a bag which cleans itself.The post Goodbye odors! This smart gym bag freshens its contents for you appeared first on Digital Trends.

Zocdoc’s new AI-powered search knows what you mean when you search ‘hemroids’

Zocdoc's new Patient-Powered Search, which recently went public after a lengthy beta, maps colloquial terms to medical terminology. A search for "stomach doctor," for example, will serve up results for nearby gastroenterologists. The post Zocdoc’s new AI-powered search knows what you mean when you search ‘hemroids’ appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists use big data to develop a ‘promising’ blood test for autism disorder

Scientists at New York’s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed an algorithm that can accurately predict whether a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's based on a blood sample.The post Scientists use big data to develop a ‘promising’ blood test for autism disorder appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists use big data to develop a ‘promising’ blood test for autism disorder

Scientists at New York’s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed an algorithm that can accurately predict whether a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's based on a blood sample.The post Scientists use big data to develop a ‘promising’ blood test for autism disorder appeared first on Digital Trends.

Stealth’s new P-7 electric bike boasts an impressive 93-mile range

Electric bikes offer a solution for city cycling by mixing manual pedaling with a powered ride. The new Stealth P-7 stands out from the pack with an impressive range, versatility, and durability. The post Stealth's new P-7 electric bike boasts an impressive 93-mile range appeared first on Digital Trends.

WebMD’s Health Pregnancy Study to recruit participants via Apple’s Research Kit

WebMD's Pregnancy health app will soon offer more than medical advice. The company's tapping Apple's ResearchKit to recruit participants for the Health Pregnancy Study, a long-term effort to track symptoms and impacts. The post WebMD’s Health Pregnancy Study to recruit participants via Apple’s Research Kit appeared first on Digital Trends.

WebMD’s Health Pregnancy Study to recruit participants via Apple’s Research Kit

WebMD's Pregnancy health app will soon offer more than medical advice. The company's tapping Apple's ResearchKit to recruit participants for the Health Pregnancy Study, a long-term effort to track symptoms and impacts. The post WebMD’s Health Pregnancy Study to recruit participants via Apple’s Research Kit appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Halo Sport headphones supercharge your brain to make you better at sports

Can headphones that shock your brain make you a better athlete? We tried out the Halo Sport neuropriming headphones and saw some pretty interesting results.The post The Halo Sport headphones supercharge your brain to make you better at sports appeared first on Digital Trends.

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!The post Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff appeared first on Digital Trends.

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!The post Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff appeared first on Digital Trends.

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!The post Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Lego tape and a platform that levitates your stuff appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: A ‘Matrix’ spinoff, lab-grown chicken, Tag Heuer’s $1,600 smartwatch appeared first on Digital Trends.

Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt takes aerodynamics and biking computing seriously

Wahoo's new Elemnt Bolt bike computer uses a patent-pending mounting system to reduce aerodynamic drag by as much as 50 percent over the competition, giving you all the information you need without dragging you down.The post Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt takes aerodynamics and biking computing seriously appeared first on Digital Trends.

No more nagging: Family task management app helps both kids and adults

Designed for families with kids with ADHD, IGotThis mobile task management system can help anyone function better in a busy world. IGotThis task wizards and multi-level task organization make it an approachable project manager.The post No more nagging: Family task management app helps both kids and adults appeared first on Digital Trends.

Could Apple use AirPods for fitness tracking? New patent filing suggests yes

Tech companies are putting more effort into fitness tracking, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon. A new Apple patent has been discovered that suggests the company could one day start using AirPods for fitness tracking.The post Could Apple use AirPods for fitness tracking? New patent filing suggests yes appeared first on Digital Trends.

Turn (almost) any bike into an electric bike with the UrbanX wheel

If you’re in the mood — but not the market — for an electric bicycle, a new Kickstarter campaign might have you covered with UrbanX, a wheel that converts almost any manual bike into an e-bike. The post Turn (almost) any bike into an electric bike with the UrbanX wheel appeared first on Digital Trends.

Needle-free, painless vaccinations may become a reality thanks to MucoJet

A needle-free device called the MucoJet may make vaccinations practically painless. Developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, the pill-sized, 3D-printed device shoots a stream of vaccine into the mouth.The post Needle-free, painless vaccinations may become a reality thanks to MucoJet appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google will use your health data to help make Fit a better personal coach

Google is using your health data to make Google Fit better and that is only going to continue as the app becomes more of your personal assistant, at least according to a recent interview.The post Google will use your health data to help make Fit a better personal coach appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple’s ResearchKit may be a viable alternative to traditional studies

Asthma researchers used Apple's ResearchKit to collect tens of thousands of responses from smartphone users. They conclude that the platform has potential as an alternative to traditional studies. The post Apple’s ResearchKit may be a viable alternative to traditional studies appeared first on Digital Trends.