New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears — less painful, invasive than blood test

New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears — less painful, invasive than blood test

A quick cry could one day save your life. Brazilian researchers have developed a tiny sensor that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease in human tears — a method they say is faster, cheaper and far less invasive than the blood tests currently used to measure dopamine levels. Dopamine tends to drop in Parkinson’s … Read more

Your vagina is a ‘stress sensor’ — how not caring for it can actually age your face

Your vagina is a ‘stress sensor’ — how not caring for it can actually age your face

As above, so below, folks. Not taking proper care down there isn’t just bad news for your bits — it also has the potential to wreck havoc on other parts of your body. “The vulva is a stress sensor, not just a sex organ,” dermatologist Dr. Keira Barr, speaking on behalf of the vaginal care … Read more

How a new wearable sensor can track your health — without even touching your skin

How a new wearable sensor can track your health — without even touching your skin

Your skin isn’t just glowing — it’s gassy. And now, science is sniffing it out. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the world’s first contactless wearable device that can monitor your health by measuring gases naturally emitted and absorbed by the skin without ever touching it.  “This technology has the potential to transform clinical care, … Read more