Can at-home red-light therapy really cure acne? New study puts LED devices to the test

Can at-home red-light therapy really cure acne? New study puts LED devices to the test

Red-light therapy has emerged as a major beauty trend in the last couple of years, with fans touting its ability to give their face a youthful, blemish-free glow.  The treatment uses low levels of red light to penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate the production of collagen, reduce redness and inflammation, lessen the appearance … Read more

Shocking amount of Americans unaware of benefits of personal medical devices: poll

Shocking amount of Americans unaware of benefits of personal medical devices: poll

Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing.  More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more

Parents are ‘crying’ over viral anti-smartphone ad as Prince Harry warns devices are ‘stealing childhood’

Parents are ‘crying’ over viral anti-smartphone ad as Prince Harry warns devices are ‘stealing childhood’

A poignant new ad spotlighting the tragic impact of phone addiction among teens is leaving parents in tears — as experts say society is at a “turning point” in the epidemic. The ad for Siroko, a Spanish sportswear brand, spotlights the sad reality for many families, where fights over phone use are now said to … Read more

Airbnb banning use of all indoor security cameras — but these devices still allowed

Airbnb banning use of all indoor security cameras — but these devices still allowed

Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location. In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in … Read more

I’m a nurse and mom and this is what you need to know about anti-choking devices

I’m a nurse and mom and this is what you need to know about anti-choking devices

Anti-choking suction devices have been prominent in the media as of late — marketed as an effective tool to remove an object a child or adult has choked on. A recent study has been released, with some insights into how effective two commercially available anti-choking suction devices are – the LifeVac and DeChoker. Here is a breakdown of the study, and the findings. … Read more

Trackers with sensing tech could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study

Trackers with sensing tech could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study

Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use “bioimpedance,” a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), … Read more

Giving kids mobile devices to calm them may lead to bratty behavior: study

Giving kids mobile devices to calm them may lead to bratty behavior: study

Screen time may not be the way to soothe a child’s temper tantrum, according to new research. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests frequently using smartphones or TV shows to calm a child at difficult moments may lead to emotional regulation issues down the road. “When you see your 3- to 5-year-old having … Read more