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Inflammation now predicts heart disease more strongly than cholesterol
The American College of Cardiology now recommends everybody measure their hs-CRP.
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How on-the-wrist sleep apnea detection works
80% of sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed, and undiagnosed sleep apnea causes $150B of wasted medical spend every year.
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The science behind on-the-wrist blood pressure tracking
The next Apple Watch and Samsung wearables measures blood pressure using pulse wave analysis and artificial intelligence. Here's how it would work and what it means for health.
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The Effect of Noise on Sleep
Using Apple Watch noise and sleep stages to quantify the effect of noise on sleep
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Vitamin D supplements cut heart attack risk by 52%. Why?
A new randomized control trial tested personalized vitamin D supplementation based on blood test results.