Browsing: Health Tech & Wearables

Healthcare worldwide is at a crossroads. Aging populations, chronic disease, and a global shortage of medical professionals are straining traditional systems. Artificial Intelligence offers a transformative path forward—reshaping how care is delivered, decisions are made, and resources are optimized. In this three-part series, I explore how AI is redefining healthcare: from continuous patient monitoring, to…

The FDA announced that “low-risk general wellness products,” including healthcare wearables and software intended to promote a healthy lifestyle, will no longer be subject to stringent medical device regulation

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WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention. Publication Date: February 3, 2026

From tracking sleep and steps to monitoring heart rate, temperature and stress levels, wearable devices like smartwatches and rings are growing in popularity as wellness tools

Samsung’s Breakthrough Wearable Technologies Driven by Innovation and Collaboration

Development of a personal health management system integrating digital twin technology and smart wearables in China

For more than a decade, people have used wearable technology (wearables) like the Oura Ring or Apple Watch to manage their physical and mental health. They track daily steps, heart rate, sleep patterns, and even blood oxygen levels. Now, neurologists are using wearables to help their patients manage chronic conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease,…

Wearables have become an add-on in our daily tech lives. While customers get more addicted to their phones, this doesn’t necessarily translate into more phone purchases. As companies seek to diversify their revenue streams, the wearable accessory market has exploded in recent years. Devices like Apple Watch, AirPods, and smart rings have become increasingly popular,…

What’s the news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has launched a voluntary initiative to test technology-supported care for patients with chronic conditions who are covered by traditional Medicare.