Health

An abstract image of a person flexing their bicep and poking at the underside of it with their other hand

Revolutionary weight-loss drugs like Wegovy come with a catch

People taking GLP-1 agonists are losing too much muscle, but these drugs designed to prevent muscle loss could solve the problem.

Kristin Houser

a stylized image of a person injecting themselves with a GLP-1 agonist

Medicine

Are weight-loss meds the next wonder drugs?

Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 agonists could treat many health issues — including ones that aren’t obviously related to weight.

Kristin Houser

A person’s wrist wearing a smartwatch displaying a high-intensity interval training workout screen. Among smart health devices, this one stands out with its clarity and ease of use. Green exercise mat and white sneakers are visible in the background.

Wearables

How smart devices helped me unlock hidden health wins

By measuring many different body metrics, smart health devices can help support the mental game as much as the physical fitness gains.

Kevin Dickinson

Medicine

New drug could provide long-term HIV prevention

HIV prevention typically requires a daily pill. A new, injectable drug may be able to work for over a month at a time.

B. David Zarley

Coronavirus

Wearables can detect coronavirus symptoms early

A study involving more than 600 people found that the Oura Ring wearables can detect coronavirus symptoms 72 hours prior to onset with 90% accuracy.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Gamers are helping find COVID-19 vaccines

Developing COVID-19 vaccines is a challenge. RNA platforms show some promise, but overcoming their drawbacks requires help — perhaps from a video game.

B. David Zarley

Drugs

This company is using beer yeast to make psilocybin

Brewing the magic in Psilocybe cubensis is difficult at scale. One Danish company thinks beer yeast may be the answer.

B. David Zarley

Coronavirus

Japan ends state of emergency, seniors DJ from home, and more

In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.

Kristin Houser

Prosthetics

Prosthetic leg uses AI to adjust to different terrains

A new computer vision system developed to work with a prosthetic leg predicts the type of terrain ahead so that the limb can adjust accordingly.

Kristin Houser

Fertility

How GMO zebrafish could inspire new infertility treatments

By genetically modifying zebrafish, researchers have discovered a sex hormone that could lead to future infertility treatments for humans.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

A new electric face mask kills the coronavirus

A new electric face mask prototype uses heat to kill the coronavirus. Another model generates an electric field that hinders its ability to infect cells.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

This ultrasound connects to an iPhone to help catch COVID-19

Ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic tool for COVID-19. A portable ultrasound machine called the Butterfly iQ may make it safer.

B. David Zarley

Coronavirus

Is it safe to hang out with friends now?

As more states ease up on lockdown restrictions, many of us are asking: is it safe to hang out with friends now? Here's everything you need to know.

Kristin Houser

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