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Physical inactivity remains a major global public health concern, with important implications for noncommunicable disease prevention and health system planning, highlighting the need for more accurate and comparable population-level data. This meeting report summarizes the discussions and outcomes of an expert consultation convened by WHO as part of an ongoing series of technical meetings to…

Whether you take the occasional weekend vacation or travel regularly for business, wearable gadgets can record important health data, make your trip more comfortable, and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Gadgets well suited for travel can include anything from smartwatches and sleep earbuds to smart rings and high-tech spectacles. Less well-known devices like UV trackers and personal coolers can also provide…

By&nbspDianne Apen Sadler Published on 04/02/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 •Updated 09/02/2026 – 10:25 GMT+1

As technology evolves, so too must the practices and policies that govern its use. In recent decades, the fire service has adopted tools like location tracking at incident scenes, remote SCBA monitoring, and live-streaming from thermal imagers. These advancements have expanded our operational capabilities and given incident commanders (ICs) a more comprehensive view of unfolding…

Wearables startup CUDIS is launching its newest series of health rings this week. The updated ring comes equipped with a number of features, including an AI “agent coach” designed to keep users on track to attain their fitness goals

In partnership with our community of health sector leaders responsible for delivering the UK’s health strategy across the NHS and the wider health sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for industry leaders to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation. 

skip to content Luffu Link is part of the company’s broader ecosystem of intelligent family care products. (Image: Luffu)

Psychiatry Can wearable technology detect the earliest signs of autism in infants? New study seeks to find out UCLA researchers capture early movement delays to greatly advance early prediction of autism Credit: Getty Images

Wearables like fitness trackers and smart rings traditionally focus on collecting health data at the individual level, but the AI-powered intelligent family care system Luffu is expanding that scope