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The commentary argues that popular narratives blaming screens for adolescent mental health crises outpace current evidence. It suggests that one-size-fits-all screen time limits are ineffective, and that managing digital media use should consider developmental milestones, parental mediation, and the context of children's online activities.
This commentary argues that the popular narrative blaming screens and smartphones for an adolescent mental health crisis runs ahead of the evidence. The author contends that one-size-fits-all solutions are not effective and that managing digital media use should consider developmental milestones, parental behavior, and how children use screens to connect and learn.
This commentary argues that California's restrictions on interstate telemedicine harm patients like cancer survivor Robin Clough, who cannot follow up with her out-of-state doctor. It contends that such barriers are outdated and should be removed to improve access to specialized care.
The global Healthcare Predictive Analytics Market is projected to reach USD 140.02 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 21.14%. The U.S. market is expected to grow from $8.43 billion in 2025 to $57.64 billion by 2035, while the European market will expand to $31.88 billion.
This article reviews three smartwatches for blood pressure monitoring, comparing their accuracy against a standard monitor. The author argues that the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra provides the most reliable readings, based on a month of personal testing. The piece offers practical advice for consumers seeking wearable health tech.
This commentary argues that the Whoop 5.0 wearable is an effective health coach, based on a month-long test. It highlights new features like Healthspan, stress monitor, and blood pressure tracking, while noting the device's screen-free design and subscription cost. The author contends it excels for performance tracking but may overwhelm average users.
Startup Vital Signals announced the Signal Ring, a $399 smart ring that tracks blood pressure as accurately as a traditional arm cuff without calibration. It goes on pre-sale July 16, 2026, for delivery in October. The ring features a titanium exterior, five-day battery life, and cloud-based processing.
This commentary examines the use of ambient AI in clinical documentation through a vignette where an AI note misses a patient's key concern about medication change. It argues that while AI can capture details, it may fail to prioritize clinically relevant information, raising questions about fidelity in medical records.
Google Health 5.04 is rolling out with custom food logging and quick calorie/macro entry. The update, available on iOS and rolling out to Android, also makes naps count toward total sleep on the Today tab and fixes truncated heart rate charts and exercise summary maps.
CVS Health is launching Health100, an AI assistant developed with Google Cloud, to help patients schedule checkups, fill prescriptions, and check insurance coverage. It will initially test with a small group of customers before expanding later in 2026.