Sometimes, health tracking accuracy is overrated

She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she ...
Wareable

Withings Body Smart review: The smart scale most people actually need?

I tested Withings Body Smart to see if it’s any good. In this Withings Body Smart review, you’ll find my insights about its ...
Wareable

InBody vs. Withings: Which body composition system is actually worth it?

We tested and compared InBody vs. Withings in terms of price, metrics, build, and usability. Read on and learn which one is ...
verywellhealth

We Asked a Doctor: Which Matters More for Your Health—VO2 Max or BMI?

Healthcare providers have long used the body mass index (BMI) to assess your health and predict your risk of disease, but it is a flawed measure that has been scrutinized over the years. VO2 max, a ...
Nature

Making samples one billion times bigger lets simple microscopes pinpoint amino acids

Stretching protein samples in all directions pulls molecules farther apart, allowing them to be visualized using only light ...
New Atlas

$80 smart scale maps body fat and muscle by body part

Smart scales have moved beyond basic weigh-ins for years now. While basic BMI (Body Mass Index) and body-fat estimates are common on modern bathroom scales, Wyze is pitching the Scale BodyScan as a ...
Boise State Public Radio

Minneapolis high school swimmer invents portable device to measure chloramine levels

Indoor pools can have a distinct odor caused by chlorine binding to body waste. A Minnesota student invented a device to measure chloramine levels.