CES 2016: Connected Hearing Aids Get Better [video]

by Alfred Poor | January 12, 2016 | General News, Health

Last year at CES, I saw the LiNX connected hearing aids from ReSound. This year, they were back with their latest model, the LiNX2, which boasts a range of new features designed to help those with hearing loss engage with the sounds of their world more effectively....

Smart and Stylish Water Bottles Glow for You [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 11, 2016 | General News, Health

Last year, Alfred Poor asked if people really need to spend $50 for a bottle that reminds them to drink water in his article about the Trago smart water bottle. Well, it appears the enthusiasm for techie and stylish hydration aids hasn’t waned; in fact...

CES 2016: Shocking Solution for Nausea

by Alfred Poor | January 11, 2016 | General News, Health

Millions of people worldwide suffer from nausea for a variety of reasons. One common cause is motion sickness, which can strike sufferers when they are riding on a boat, in an airplane, or even in the family car. Some skiers even are susceptible to motion sickness....

Take My Temp But Don’t Touch Me [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 8, 2016 | General News, Health

We’ve looked at several innovative technologies for measuring body temperature including the e-Celcius Performance pill, the STEMP Smart Temperature Patch, and the Vivalnk eSkin Thermometer. Each of these devices has unique applications, but in each case there...

CES 2016: Smile! You’re Controlling Your Computer

by Alfred Poor | January 8, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News

A recurring theme here at Health Tech Insider is the question of alternative user interfaces for electronic devices. Due to injury, disease, or other disability, many people are not able to use the traditional mouse, keyboard, or touch pad inputs that are the common...

Stop the Blood Flow, Stat!

by Bruce Brown | January 7, 2016 | General News, Medical

Compressing a wound to stop blood flow and maintain pressure can save a life in the event of an acute injury such as a gunshot wound. Even without medical training, just watch a few TV shows or movies and you’ll understand the importance of stopping the flow of...