Browsing: Wearables

Printed Electronics in the Medical Wearables Space – LOPEC 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Producing streamlined devices to measure a number of medical biometrics and creating modern and efficient wearable products are some of the latest achievable possibilities with printed electronics. With many companies having exhibited at LOPEC 2026 where IDTechEx recently attended, the broadening landscape…

For most of modern history, healthcare has been reactive. People visited doctors after symptoms appeared, underwent tests when something felt wrong, and received treatment once a problem had already developed. While advances in medicine have dramatically improved outcomes, the overall model has remained largely unchanged for decades

LOCAL The rise of mindful tech, how wearables are reshaping mental-health Jennifer M. TorresFlorida Today Dec. 1, 2025, 5:03 a.m. ET

Comfortable and Continuous Data Monitoring with Wearables Aug 08, 2025 Achieving continuity and efficiency with biometrics and health data can be achieved with wearables, as they allow for simultaneous engagement with the world while gathering data. IDTechEx’s portfolio of Wearable Technology Research Reports covers electronic skin patches and sleep tracking devices all the way 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

Roughly 1 in 6 people struggle with alcohol or other substances. More critically, accordingto the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 2 million individuals age 12 or older have alcohol use disorder (AUD), and roughly 8% are receiving treatment. If we expand our consideration to all substances, and I know this is a bit…

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

At the beginning of the year, the FDA announced that it would limit regulation of certain “general wellness products,” including some healthcare wearables. While lowering the barrier to market entry for these products poses low risk and could encourage greater engagement with health metrics, clinicians will still have to serve as the buffer between patients…

Not only is the adoption of wearable healthcare devices growing, but the data from these devices is also increasingly being integrated into the traditional healthcare system. According to a new Rock Health analysis, 46% of Americans report owning a wearable device, and more than half say they have discussed their wearable data with a healthcare…

Emerging Med-Tech, Wellness, and Wearables with IDTechEx Jun 10, 2026 From lymphatic drainage tools to insulin pumps, the latest medical and wearable devices were showcased at the Med-Tech Expo 2026, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple companies making waves across the sector with their latest innovations. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Healthcare and Wearable Technology Research Reports and…