Category: Health
Facebook takes action against bogus health content
Facebook is taking action against bogus health content and sensational miracle cures on its platform by reducing their visibility, the company has confirmed. The social network said that it started ranking health posts differently by factoring two indicators to minimise low-quality health posts from appearing on the News Feed last month. It now considers whether…
Having TV on while sleeping increases obesity risk. 5 tips for better sleep
Women exposed to artificial light at night were more likely to become obese (Clara Molden/ PA) Having the TV on while sleeping could increase the risk of obesity, new research suggests. Women exposed to artificial light at night were more likely to gain weight and become obese or overweight over the…
You can’t trust tech firms with anonymous NHS data, survey suggests
The majority of the public would not trust NHS patient data being in the hands of multinational tech giants, even if it is made anonymous and unidentifiable, a survey suggests. While seven in 10 people acknowledged that sharing anonymous patient data could improve healthcare and help develop more effective treatments, the same amount indicated that…
Smartphone ECG device should be rolled out across NHS
A smartphone ECG device which can be used to detect serious heart conditions should be rolled out to A&E departments across the country, researchers say. The technology was found to be five times more effective at diagnosing heart rhythm problems in patients than standard tests, according to a study part-funded by the British Heart Foundation…
Smart contact lens project designed to help diabetics is put on hold
A company from Google’s parent firm Alphabet is putting a glucose-sensing smart contact lens project on hold because results weren't accurate enough. Verily began working with pharmaceutical firm Novartis and its Alcon eye division in 2014 to develop the contact lenses, as well other types of smart lenses - including a pair that measured glucose…
Smart health review: OMRON EVOLV blood pressure monitor £129.99
Name: OMRON EVOLV Type: Automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor Specs: Click here for full specs Price: £129.99 Founded in the 1940s, Japanese company OMRON has been in the medical care business for many years and is probably best known for its range of digital thermometers, nebulisers and blood pressure monitors. We review a smart blood…
Top 10 #running accessories for 2017, including Garmin Vivoactive and TomTom cardio watches
Whether you're regular runner pounding the pavements or you just want to get fit for 2017 after eating too much turkey, Xmas is a perfect time to invest in running gear. Loads of accessories are available for the humble jogger through to the budding Mo Farah, with prices ranging from £10 to over £200.…
India opens tech addiction clinic
Addiction – be it to alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, drugs or even sex – can be a serious problem. Now authorities in India consider addiction to technology among teenagers to be such a problem that a "technology de-addiction" centre has been…
Apple's med-tech hiring spree hints at iWatch plans
Apple is building a team of medical technology experts, fueling rumours that the company is adding a health and fitness focus to the iWatch. Reuters is reporting that in the past year, Apple has snapped up at least half a…
Could iPhones and Big Data make us healthier? Are we ready for the personal trainer state?
One of the often overlooked wonders of the modern world is improvements to both our health, and the healthcare we receive. In the early 20th century the average life expectancy of someone, somewhere on Earth, was 31 – about the…
