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Blood Oxygen Monitoring Returning to Apple Watch in the US

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-23 15:14:35

Apple will introduce a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through an iPhone and Apple Watch software update coming later today. Users with these models in the U.S. who currently do not have the Blood Oxygen feature will have access to the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature by updating their paired iPhone to iOS 18.6.1 and their Apple Watch to watchOS 11.6.1. Following this update, sensor data from the Blood Oxygen app on Apple Wa

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Apple Reintroduces Blood Oxygen Feature Ahead of Apple Watch Series 11 Launch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-23 16:02:18

Apple is gearing up to unveil the Apple Watch Series 11 next month alongside the iPhone 17, but it has an early treat for some existing Apple Watch owners in the US today. Thursday marks the surprise reintroduction of the Apple Watch blood oxygen feature, redesigned for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 owners. The feature will be available via a software update that's rolling out now. If you own one of these models and don't currently have access to the feature, you

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The Apple Watch Is Finally Getting Blood Oxygen Sensing Back

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-11-23 17:49:57

If you have an Apple Watch Series 9, 10, or Ultra Watch 2 that you bought in the US in the past year, you'll finally get the blood oxygen sensing feature back via a software update later today, according to Apple. To make sure you get the feature, update your paired iPhone to iOS 18.6.1 and the Apple Watch to watchOS 11.6.1. Sensor data will be calculated in the app, and you will be able to see your blood oxygen in the Respiratory section of the Health app. If you bought your watch before 2024

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Blood Oxygen Tracking Returns to U.S. Apple Watches Today After 5-Year Patent Dispute

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-11-23 22:46:18

Good news: Apple Watches sold in the U.S. after January 2024 lost their built-in blood oxygen tracking because of a patent dispute with medical company Masimo, but the feature will return via a software update coming out today. In a Newsroom post, Apple says it’s introducing a “redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.” The reworked blood oxygen feature will be pushed out on iPhone and Apple Watch via an iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 soft

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Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-24 03:00:05

Apple has announced that it will release a software update for iPhone and Apple Watch later today with a “redesigned Blood Oxygen feature” for Apple Watch users in the United States. This comes over 18 months after Apple began selling the Apple Watch without the Blood Oxygen feature in America due to a patent dispute. The new feature will be made available as part of iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 updates. In a statement to 9to5Mac today, an Apple spokesperson said: “Apple will introduce a red

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Apple's 'redesigned' blood oxygen monitoring feature hits Apple Watches in the US today

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-24 03:32:14

More than a year after an import ban forced the company to remove blood oxygen monitoring from some US Apple Watch models, Apple says it will introduce a redesigned version of the feature later today. In a post on its newsroom website, the company says the feature will roll out to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2 users through a joint Apple Watch and iPhone update. Once Apple begins rolling out the software, you'll need to update your devices to iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 to

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New protein therapy shows promise as antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-24 00:56:20

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, along with their colleagues, engineered a new molecule that appears promising as an effective antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning with fewer side effects than other molecules currently being tested, according to a new study published in the journal PNAS. Carbon monoxide poisoning accounts for 50,000 emergency room visits in the U.S. each year and causes about 1,500 deaths. These deaths may occur when carbon monoxide released from

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New Protein Therapy Shows Promise as Antidote for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-24 06:56:20

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, along with their colleagues, engineered a new molecule that appears promising as an effective antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning with fewer side effects than other molecules currently being tested, according to a new study published in the journal PNAS. Carbon monoxide poisoning accounts for 50,000 emergency room visits in the U.S. each year and causes about 1,500 deaths. These deaths may occur when carbon monoxide released from

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Best Continuous Glucose Monitors of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-28 11:42:00

Editor's note, June 25, 2024: Since this article was first published, Dexcom has launched the G7. This sensor is smaller than the G6 and has an improved alert system, along with a few other differences. "I find continuous glucose monitoring to be a valuable tool in the management of both type 1 and 2 diabetes," said Dr. Josh Emdur, medical director of SteadyMD. "CGM data provides actionable insight to help patients track their glycemic response to dietary choices and activity levels." The Dexc

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What does it mean to be thirsty?

news.ycombinator.com Dan Samorodnitsky 2025-11-30 06:03:37

Because these brain areas are difficult to study — due not only to their location, but also to their composition, with many different cell types and crisscrossed circuitry — it’s only in the last decade or so that neuroscientists have begun to understand how thirst fundamentally works. The body, researchers have found, is filled with sensors that feed clues to the brain about how much water or salt an organism needs to consume. How those sensors work, or what they even are, continues to elude sc

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A New ‘Final Destination’ Is Already in the Works

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-02 15:45:40

After the success of Final Destination Bloodlines, New Line is now on track to dole out more horrible ways to die in another upcoming installment. People can’t seem to get enough as Bloodlines grossed $286 million at its global box office, with a domestic tally of $138.1 million. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of the recent rebootquel, has been hired to write the script to continue Death’s serial killing spree. Bloodlines was co-written by Guy Busick (Re

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New Gel Could Heal Stubborn Diabetic Wounds in Under 2 Weeks

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-12-03 17:55:22

For people with diabetes, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves, leading to chronic wounds that stay open for months. But a new gel-based treatment could massively speed up the healing process for people with diabetes, allowing wounds to close in just days, according to a new study. The new treatment targets thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), a protein that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels, a crucial step in the healing process. Targeting this protein increased new blood vessel fo

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‘The Batman Part II’ May Be Adding a New Member of the Bat-Family

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-12-04 22:00:48

Jordan Peele teases the horrors of Him. It’s bad news for Disney+’s Goosebumps show. Plus, Sebastian Stan is set to star in his own ‘Frankenstein’ adaptation. To me, my spoilers! The Batman, Part II Jeff Sneider’s latest Insneider Report newsletter claims that Robin plays a significant role in Matt Reeves’ The Batman sequel, with its script described as a “big swing” from Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin. Radu Jude’s Frankenstein During a recent interview with Cultura la dubă (via World o

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Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-17 22:11:28

It's a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we (almost) missed. This year, we're experimenting with a monthly collection. July's list includes the discovery of the tomb of the first Maya king of Caracol in Belize, the fluid dynamics of tacking a sailboat, how to determine how fast blood was traveling when it stained cotton fabric, and how

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How the brain increases blood flow on demand

news.ycombinator.com Catherine Caruso 2025-12-25 05:13:32

Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy

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How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand

news.ycombinator.com Catherine Caruso 2025-12-25 11:13:32

Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy

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The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-26 05:54:07

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Few things scratch my brain like a good beef. Kendrick vs. Drake. Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively. On my beat, it’s usually two companies fighting over health tech patents. So-and-so copied a feature from so-and-so. The latest dispute on my radar is all about semantics. More specifically, the exact meaning of wellness. Let me catch y

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Researchers create artificial blood for on-the-spot use in accidents and combat

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-29 08:05:00

Forward-looking: In a laboratory at the University of Maryland, a team of researchers is tackling one of emergency medicine's most persistent challenges: how to deliver life-saving blood transfusions to patients who are miles from the nearest hospital. Their experimental solution isn't stored in a refrigerator but in the form of a lightweight powder – raising hopes among scientists and military officials that trauma care could soon reach accident scenes and battlefields alike, where blood loss r

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Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome

news.ycombinator.com Louise Vennells 2025-12-29 23:44:31

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of Exeter conducted the study, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, comparing responses between a group of older adults to that of younger adults. Previous research has shown that a high nitrate diet can reduce blood pressure, which can help reduce risk of heart

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Want Stronger Kidneys? Try Adding These 13 Foods to Your Diet

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 16:00:06

Your kidneys do a lot more than you probably realize. They filter your blood, balance fluid levels, regulate hormones, and help keep everything from your blood pressure to your energy levels in check. Despite how essential they are, kidney health often gets overlooked - and that can be a problem. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 7 adults in the US has chronic kidney disease, and many don't even know it. Your kidneys are quietly working around the clock to keep your body in balance. They fil

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‘Clayface’ May Be Adding a ‘Star Wars’ Star

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-06 17:00:04

Sarah Michelle Gellar has a teasing update for the Buffy revival. The next Evil Dead has begun filming. Get a look at Ne Zha II‘s western debut. Plus, Lestat returns in rocking fashion in new pictures from Interview With the Vampire season 3. Spoilers now! Clayface According to THR, Naomie Ackie has joined the cast of Clayface in a currently undisclosed role. Mr. Terrific As noted by Knife Edge Media’s Caleb Williams (via Comic Book), DC has filed a copyright for a potential Mr. Terrific pro

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The Catholic Church Reportedly Called in an Exorcist to Deal With "Yeti Cult" Running Bizarre Blood Rituals at Archdiocese of Denver

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-12 03:30:52

What started as a routine weekend getaway for seminarians from the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in 2024 took a hard turn into the surreal. The archdiocese of Denver confirmed that an exorcist was called in after a bizarre series of events involving a ceremonial dagger, a mysterious blood oath, and a man in a yeti costume. As first reported in an extensive investigation by The Pillar, a publication covering the Catholic church, the incident is causing controversy and raising questions a

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Erythritol linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 14:02:44

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. "Our study adds to the evidence suggesting that non-nutritive sweeteners that have generally been purport

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Cancer DNA is detectable in blood years before diagnosis

news.ycombinator.com Meghan Rosen 2026-01-13 11:39:06

Cancer’s genetic fingerprints may lurk in people’s blood long before they find out about the disease. It’s possible to spot tumor DNA more than three years before a person is diagnosed with cancer, researchers report May 22 in Cancer Discovery. “We were shocked that we could find DNA,” says Yuxuan Wang, an oncologist and cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The findings suggest that hunting for these telltale traces using highly sensitive and accurate technology co

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I Got a Cortisol Blood Test. What I Learned About My Stress Was Important, but Not Fun

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 02:17:03

Historically, I haven't been great about managing my stress and anxiety, so whenever I come across a video or article about cortisol imbalances, my interest is piqued. Since cortisol is also called the "stress hormone," this content has made me wonder: Is my stress causing my cortisol levels to rise? Though I was nervous, I decided to take Quest's Cortisol Blood Stress Hormone Test, which was offered to me for free, to find out more. After my cortisol blood test, I had a lot of residual questio

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I found a $129 blood pressure watch ideal for consistent monitoring (and it's accurate)

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-01-18 05:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The YHE BP Doctor Fit is available for $129. Blood pressure results are within 6-8 mmHG of a blood pressure cuff, the display is vibrant, the battery lasts a week, basic health tracking is available, and it's inexpensive. The band closure is the opposite of other watches; the charger connection can be finicky, and there are limited apps. $129.99 at Amazon In 2024, I reviewed another YHE blood pressure watch, but while its blood pressure monitoring was solid, the rest of

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Whoop says FDA is 'overstepping its authority' with warning about blood pressure feature

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot Brandon Gomez 2026-01-21 12:08:33

The logo for the Food and Drug Administration is seen ahead of a news conference on removing synthetic dyes from America's food supply, at the Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 22, 2025. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published a warning letter addressed to the wrist wearable company Whoop, alleging it is marketing a new blood pressure feature without proper approvals. The letter centers around Whoop's Blood Pressure Insights (BPI) feature, whi

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Netflix Expands Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Series With Blood Line Game

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 12:00:04

I never got around to watching Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon film series on Netflix. So, before I started playing an early version of Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game through Netflix Games, I was nervous I wouldn't understand what was happening. But you don't need to have seen the films to enjoy this mobile game. Super Evil Megacorp, the team behind the award-winning game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, developed Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game in collaboration with Snyder. The game is a w

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If You Still Vape, You Might Wanna Read This

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-26 04:00:01

Image by Getty / Futurism In the wake of a terrifying study about heavy metals in vape clouds, experts who have long warned about the potential dangers of vaping are again ringing alarm bells. Researchers from University of California, Davis recently found such high levels of heavy metals like lead and nickel when analyzing vape mist for a recent study that they thought their equipment had gone haywire. But the findings were very real. And while the precise long-term health implications of va

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Blood Oxygen Monitoring Returning to Apple Watch in the US

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Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today

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