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Technology

Do blue light glasses work?

There's no scientific evidence to show that these special glasses can reduce eyestrain.

‘It is the best medicine’

ICU patients and family members share virtual visits, with help from donated iPads and technical assistance.

Could smartphones complicate migraines?

Our ever-present iPhones and other devices might have some curious effects on health—but there's no conclusive proof.

AI could tackle prostate data

Computers may be just as effective as human experts in judging severity of tumors.

E-scooter injuries on the rise

As the tool's popularity has exploded, droves of young people—largely men, ages 18 to 34—are experiencing head injuries and bone fractures.

Live and age better with others

Good relationships don’t just protect our bodies but also our brains. The people most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 are the healthiest at age 80.

Apple Watch—a makeshift electrocardiogram?

Heart rhythm data from high-tech wearables could provide enough information to diagnose a heart attack.

3 tips to sleep soundly

If you're scrolling social media or on-demand videos at bedtime, you're already doing it wrong.

Social? Go for quality—not quantity

A new study suggests older adults gain much well-being from their small number of social connections.

Behold, the sleepless society

Smartphones and technology have given rise to a generation plagued by sleepless nights.

Equation predicts kidney disease odds

New approach could help physicians accurately determine which patients are likely to develop life-threatening conditions.

Beware the smartphone slouch

It's more serious than it sounds.