
health

Anker’s latest sleep buds can silence snoring
Anker’s latest Soundcore Sleep A30 sleep buds do what its A20 buds promised but couldn’t deliver: mask snoring. It accomplishes this with the inclusion of Active Noise Cancellation in the buds and a microphone inside the charging case that actively adjusts masking audio to cancel out the sound of sawing logs. Of course I want…

The Top 11 Protein Powders, According to My Stomach
Compare Top 11 Protein Powders More Protein Powders to Consider Photograph: Boutayna Chokrane Naked Casein: With only one ingredient—micellar casein sourced from hormone-free skim milk—it’s about as clean as it gets. No added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no unnecessary additives. It’s cold-processed, to avoid any nastiness from chemicals or synthetic fillers, and it’s independently…

Machine-learning tool gives doctors a more detailed 3D picture of fetal health
For pregnant women, ultrasounds are an informative (and sometimes necessary) procedure. They typically produce two-dimensional black-and-white scans of fetuses that can reveal key insights, including biological sex, approximate size, and abnormalities like heart issues or cleft lip. If your doctor wants a closer look, they may use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses magnetic fields…

Google AI Introduces Personal Health Agent (PHA): A Multi-Agent Framework that Enables Personalized Interactions to Address Individual Health Needs
What is a Personal Health Agent? Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated strong performance across various domains like clinical reasoning, decision support, and consumer health applications. However, most existing platforms are designed as single-purpose tools, such as symptom checkers, digital coaches, or health information assistants. These approaches often fail to address the complexity of real-world…

Sync and Visualize Your Apple Health Data with Grafana
By Adrelien in Guides — Aug 25, 2025 Transform your Apple Health data into actionable insights with Telemetry Harbor, Grafana, and Harbor AI. Track steps, heart rate, sleep, and more, uncover trends, spot anomalies, and get personalized health guidance all automated and easy to explore from your iPhone. Apple Health collects data from your iPhone,…

New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
Cognitive readiness denotes a person’s ability to respond and adapt to the changes around them. This includes functions like keeping balance after tripping, or making the right decision in a challenging situation based on knowledge and past experiences. For military service members, cognitive readiness is crucial for their health and safety, as well as mission…

How to Check SSD Health and Avoid Data Loss
Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver incredible speed and durability, outperforming older hard drives in both speed and reliability, but they still wear out over time. Being smart about checking your SSD’s health can help you avoid data loss and maintain optimal performance. Here is a detailed guide on how to check SSD health and prevent…

SSD vs HDD Lifespan: Truth About Reliability, Health & Performance
The choice between Solid-State Drives (SSDs) vs Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) remains a critical consideration. It profoundly impacts the efficiency, reliability and performance of your system. While SSDs with their flash memory technology continue to dominate when it comes to speed, quiet operation, and energy efficiency. In comparison, HDDs are still a cost-effective option when…

Texas attorney general accuses Meta, Character.AI of misleading kids with mental health claims | TechCrunch
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into both Meta AI Studio and Character.AI for “potentially engaging in deceptive trade practices and misleadingly marketing themselves as mental health tools,” according to a press release issued Monday. “In today’s digital age, we must continue to fight to protect Texas kids from deceptive and exploitative…

You Probably Don’t Need to Drink Electrolyte Water Every Day
Wellness marketing is a little out of control, and electrolytes are as buzzy as it gets. Touted by influencers and podcasters as a miracle supplement that helps your body perform at its peak, electrolyte beverages are as numerous as they are readily available. But the dietitians and nutritionists I spoke with are less willing to…