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Oura launches blood test through Health Panels.
The feature tests 50 biomarkers.
Blood testing through wearable tech is the trend du jour.
Tech companies want your blood now. That's the latest trend in the health wearables space, and Oura, an industry frontrunner and smart ring top dog, is falling in line.
Oura unveiled its blood testing feature, Health Panels, on Wednesday, in tandem with the announcement of the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic, a shiny, colorful version of its classic smart ring.
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Oura tests for 50 biomarkers, including those for heart, blood sugar, kidney, and liver health. Oura's AI-enabled Advisor summarizes this health data and provides diet and activity suggestions. Oura's fact sheet displays the Advisor, recommending users consume more leafy greens to support their LDL cholesterol and HBA1C.
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