Migraines are throbbing headaches often associated with light or sound sensitivity and nausea. They can be a severely debilitating, with an estimated 13% of US adults experiencing them and 2-3 million of whom are classified as chronic sufferers. Although the causes of migraines are not completely understood, many sufferers report increased incidenc (Read more...)
Tag: OTC
Reza Band Noninvasive Acid Reflux Control Device Now Available Over-The-Counter
Those interested in trying a different way of controlling acid reflux should be happy to learn that the FDA cleared the Reza Band for over-the-counter sales and it’s already available for purchase directly from the manufacturer (Somna Therapeutics of Germantown, WI). The device works by applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage area rig (Read more...)
EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker Review: Easy Monitoring of Eye Health at Home
Every year, Americans spend more than $40 billion caring for their vision. However, it’s somewhat remarkable that in this age of the quantified self, there are very few high-tech vision trackers for consumers. Newark, California based EyeQue is a company that has designed a pair of devices specially designed for smartphone users to monitor th (Read more...)
Medgadget @ CES 2018: BACtrack View Breathalyzer for Watching Over Loved Ones
Breathalyzers used to only be thought of as devices the police use to stop drunk drivers. But thanks to miniaturization and integration with modern smartphones, breathalyzer technology can be used in novel ways. One interesting product we saw on our visit to CES 2018 in Las Vegas is the BACtrack View. This device allows individual […]
Flosstime Automated Floss Dispenser: A Medgadget Review
In the field of dentistry, gadgets for your pearly whites have tracked along fairly well with advancements in technology. You can now buy Bluetooth-enabled toothbrushes and let a robot drill holes in your mouth to place a dental implant. But one too often overlooked practice that hasn’t yet been modernized is flossing. No matter how [… (Read more...)
The Ozmo Smart Hydration Bottle: A Medgadget Review
It’s a common advice that you need to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. While not entirely accurate (it’s actually more like 11.5-15.5 glasses, according to Mayo Clinic, and even that is highly suspect), we wanted to see exactly how much water we were drinking daily over the summer. And for […]
Carrot Carbon Monoxide Breath Sensor System for Smoking Cessation Cleared for OTC by FDA
Carrot, a Redwood City, California firm, won FDA clearance for its Carbon Monoxide (CO) Breath Sensor System. It will be available as an over-the-counter product that’s designed to help smokers kick the habit as part of smoking cessation programs. The CO sensor features Bluetooth wireless connectivity, allowing it to interface with a smartpho (Read more...)
Health 2.0 Fall Conference: SleepTech Summit Exhibit Hall Companies
A unique track at this year’s Health 2.0 Fall Conference is a SleepTech Summit focusing on innovations that enhance or improve a person’s ability to achieve a quicker, longer, and more refreshing sleep. As part of the main exhibit hall, six sleep-related companies were demoing their devices and technologies, and Medgadget had a chance t (Read more...)
Klue, a New Tracker That Claims to Detect When You’re Eating or Drinking
Klue, a new wearable tracker, was just unveiled at this year’s Health 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley. The makers of the device claim it can detect the type of activity that you’re engaged in, with a particular focus on eating and drinking. The ultimate goal of the technology is to help users adjust their habits, […]
Massaging Bra Helps to Move More Milk Into Breast Pump, Alleviating Clogged Ducts
As our modern society pushes ever forward toward greater efficiency and productivity, even breast pump technology is getting the 21st century upgrade. The Lilu is a powered bra that has a built-in massager that does what women have been told to do for ages: compress your breasts to produce more milk and to prevent blocked milk […]
UPRIGHT GO Posture Trainer: A Medgadget Product Review
Everyone knows that posture can affect one’s physical health, but who would have thought it can also impact one’s emotions and psychological wellbeing? Studies show that maintaining a slumped posture for extended periods of time can decrease one’s energy, foster a sense of helplessness, and ultimately lead to a depressed mood. On (Read more...)
Jins Frontswitch Glasses Combine Prescriptions and Snap-On Shades: Medgadget Review
Jins, the Japanese eyewear company that’s making a strong push in the U.S., recently released a new lineup of glasses they call Frontswitch. One of our editors got a chance to try out a pair and here’s our review of these glasses. Jins is one of the largest eyewear companies in Japan, aiming to offer […]
Review of LifeBEAM Vi Headphones: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Personal Training
Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere, and the weather is pleasant (almost) every day. Some of us, especially those living in the northern United States, have emerged from our winter hibernation with a couple extra pounds to lose. For anyone in need of a little extra motivation to get back in shape, a personal trainer […]
Nokia Launches Portfolio of Digital Health Products: Interview with VP Nokia Digital Health, Cedric Hutchings
Nokia announced its re-entry into the consumer market in late June by launching a portfolio of digital health products ranging from elegant activity/sleep trackers to smart scales and a home air-quality monitor. As the largest line of connected consumer health products on the market, they are now available for purchase on their website an (Read more...)
iHealth Clear Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor: A Quick Look and Interview
iHealth Labs recently launched iHealth Clear, its newest addition to the growing product line of mHealth devices. With five other blood pressure cuffs on its line (iHealth Sense, View, Feel, Ease, and the Blood Pressure Dock), this sixth product is unique in that it offers a voice-supported smart blood pressure monitor (BPM) that uses a stand- (Read more...)
Eko DUO, a Novel Mobile Stethoscope with ECG Capability Unveiled
Eko, the company that’s responsible for the Eko CORE digital stethoscope we highly praised, is now releasing an interesting new device that provides ECG and auscultation capabilities in a mobile package. The Eko DUO looks a bit like a cell phone from the 1990’s, but with only three buttons on its body. When held against the ch (Read more...)
EverSleep, a Sleep Tracker with Oxygenation Monitoring Looking for Funding on Indiegogo
SomnoHealth, a young company out of Golden, Colorado, is looking to introduce its EverSleep sleep tracker via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. The device is worn around the wrist and has a pulse oximeter built-in that provides blood oxygen saturation monitoring, in addition to an accelerometer for noticing motion, and a sound monitor for detecti (Read more...)
Face-On With JINS SCREEN NIGHT Blue Light Blocking Glasses
JINS, a popular Japanese eyewear company, recently released their JINS SCREEN NIGHT lenses in the U.S. These glasses were developed to alleviate the negative effects that bright blue light from electronic screens can have on our circadian rhythms, quality of sleep, and how we feel in the morning. Modern gadgets tend to be pretty bright, […]
Exclusive Video: See How JINS SCREEN Glasses Block Out Blue Light
Last night we attended the unveiling of JINS SCREEN glasses at the company’s eyewear store in San Francisco, their only US location. The company is one of the largest makers of eyeglasses in Japan and Asia, and now with its Bay Area debut JINS has decided to expand to the US. While the firm has […]
JINS SCREEN Glasses Block Blue Light to Improve Sleep, Adjust Circadian Rhythms
Blue light has relatively recently been confirmed as a culprit that can distort people’s circadian rhythms and turn sleeping into a nightly challenge. With the ongoing proliferation of portable electronic devices that feature bright, high resolution screens, more and more people are absorbing large quantities of blue light through their eyes (Read more...)