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  1. A guide to finding trustworthy health apps

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  2. What is the difference between telehealth and virtual care?

    Discover the key differences between telehealth and virtual care, their benefits, limitations, and how each can support modern healthcare access.

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  3. Can people test for sleep apnea at home?

    Home sleep apnea testing may be suitable for people without other health conditions. Learn the procedure, effectiveness, and when to use one here.

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  4. Low blood sugar: What level is considered dangerous?

    Experts consider blood sugar levels of 50 mg/dL or lower dangerous. Learn more about this and how to manage it here.

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  5. What accommodations are there for color vision deficiency?

    Are there treatments to cure color blindness? Read on to learn more about current research, supportive tools, and accommodations to help those with…

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  7. Are insulin pumps beneficial for those living with T2DM?

    Can an insulin pump be beneficial for those living with T2DM? Read on to learn more about the possible benefits and risks of a pump for a person with…

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  8. What is the difference between high blood pressure and low blood pressure?

    Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. Hypotension refers to low blood pressure. Learn more about each condition here.

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  9. Signs of stalking behavior

    Signs of stalking can include a person following someone, waiting around outside their house, or monitoring them online. Learn more here.

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  10. Using a continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes

    A continuous glucose monitor is a device that can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Learn more about its uses here.

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  11. What to know about continuous glucose monitors

    What is a continuous glucose monitor? Read on to learn more about this medical device, such as how it works and what benefits it may offer.

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  12. What are implantable cardioverter defibrillators?

    An implantable cardioverter defibrillator monitors heart rhythm and provides an electric shock to correct irregular heart rhythm. We explore how it…

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  13. iFit Review: What to Know About This Fitness App

    iFit is a fitness platform that people can download as an app and use with smartphones, tablets, TVs, and various pieces of fitness equipment. Learn…

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  14. What to know about the duration of ovulation

    Ovulation is a process in which the body releases an egg from an ovary in preparation for sperm to fertilize it. This article discusses how long…

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  15. The 7 best Fitbits: Comparison guide

    Fitbits are wearable fitness devices that can track a person's health and fitness achievements and help them reach their wellness goals. Learn about…

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  16. How to track ovulation for pregnancy and when to seek fertility testing

    It is possible to become pregnant after ovulation. When a person has sex within 12­–24 hours after a mature egg releases, there is a high chance of…

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  18. What are the best fitness trackers?

    The best fitness trackers monitor metrics, including sleep, heart rate, and exercise. Learn more about the 12 best fitness trackers.

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  19. Best Heart Rate Monitoring Watches

    We review nine of the best heart rate monitoring watches for quality, accuracy, and extra features.

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  20. Best mood tracker apps

    Mood tracker apps help people understand what lifestyle factors affect their mood. Here, we review 14 of the best mood tracker apps and describe how…

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  21. How to test for HIV using an at-home test kit

    An early diagnosis of HIV can help a person receive effective treatment, and home testing is often the first step. Here, learn more about what it…

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  22. Best migraine apps: 8 options

    Migraine apps are a great tool for helping people keep track of and manage their migraine episodes and triggers. This article looks at 10 of the best.

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  23. 7 of the best essential oil diffusers

    Essential oil diffusers deliver a diluted form of essential oil into the air. There are many types available. Learn more here.

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  24. Yoga apps: 11 of the best

    There are many yoga apps to choose from, from apps for pregnant women to those for beginners. Learn about the best yoga apps and how much they cost…

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  25. Keto Diet Apps: 7 of the Best

    People following a keto diet sometimes use apps to track their macronutrients and source suitable recipes and food ideas. Read about seven of the best…

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  26. What are body fat scales, and how accurate are they?

    Body fat scales are devices that estimate the relative percentages of fat and muscle inside the body. Read on to learn about how they work and their…

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  27. Does Medicare cover telehealth?

    Telehealth enables people to access certain healthcare needs from home. Medicare has recently expanded telehealth coverage due to COVID-19. Read more.

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  29. 8 negative effects of technology

    While technology has many positives, it may also lead to some negative health effects. Learn about the adverse effects of technology here.

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  30. Is blood pressure higher in the morning?

    Some people may have atypically high blood pressure in the morning. Here, learn about its causes and treatment and how to measure blood pressure at…

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  31. How effective are skin cancer apps for early detection?

    For skin cancer, early detection is key in beating the disease. Skin cancer apps for smartphones claim to aid early cancer diagnosis. But how…

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  32. What are the ideal blood glucose levels?

    A blood sugar chart can help a person know if their glucose levels are within a suitable range. If a person has diabetes, a doctor will make a plan to…

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  33. 'Empathetic technology': Can devices know what you're feeling?

    We report on a talk at this year's Wired Health, the annual conference on technological developments and their applications in healthcare.

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  34. Letter from the Editor: Looking to the future

    This month, MNT attended the Future Healthcare 2019 Conference and Exhibition. Managing Editor Honor Whiteman discusses some exciting new technologies.

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  35. All you need to know about insulin sensitivity factor

    Insulin sensitivity factor is a measurement that describes how taking 1 unit of insulin affects blood sugar levels . It can help a person with type 1…

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  36. How to stay active in the workplace

    Do you have a desk-based job and struggle to find the time to be active during the day? We have some top tips to help you stay active at work.

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  37. The 10 best apps for rheumatoid arthritis

    Rheumatoid arthritis can significantly affect everyday life. We have found the best apps to help manage the associated pain and symptoms of the…

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  38. The 10 best food allergy apps

    Do you experience food allergies? We have selected the top 10 food allergy apps to help you navigate the foods that are safe to eat and the ones to…

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  40. Why do we use pulse oximetry?

    Pulse oximetry measures how much oxygen is in the blood. The device is clipped onto a finger or a wrist and the percentage of oxygen saturation…

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  41. Mobile technology: A blessing or a curse for doctors?

    Find out about the pros and cons of medicine's inevitable integration of mobile technology. One senior doctor shares his insights.

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  42. Will these three innovations change your clinical practice?

    Medical News Today share some recent game-changing innovations in the field of healthcare as they report from WIRED Health in London.

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  43. Can technology transform chronic disease management?

    Primary care physicians are increasingly facing complex chronic diseases. Find out if they think digital health technology can help.

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  44. 3 of the best home blood pressure monitors: How to use, what to look for, and more

    Here, we examine the latest blood pressure monitoring gadgets.

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