Health & longevity
Key Questions
What oversight issues were found with online GLP-1 prescriptions?
A JAMA secret shopper study revealed 92% of online GLP-1 prescribers issued scripts with minimal oversight, some in under 5 minutes.
How does regular internet use relate to dementia risk?
Regular internet use is linked to a 43-58% lower risk of dementia according to recent studies.
What recall has the FDA issued for Boston Scientific devices?
The FDA recalled 1.3 million Boston Scientific pacemakers following reports of 4 deaths.
New: Fitness Age calculator from NTNU (four-input tool based on HUNT study) estimates VO2 max and longevity risk. Study links midlife physical activity and glucose control to slower cognitive decline, with ethnic differences. Sleep apnea pill breakthrough still pending FDA decision 2027. ARPA-H REST program for sleep. New: Wearable-derived Sleep Regularity Index and synergy finding (10% cardiovascular risk reduction) from Monash-Brigham. Johns Hopkins MOSAIC non-invasive BP monitor, another cuffless BP monitor using bioimpedance+physics-informed ML. Google Fitbit Air non-invasive insulin resistance trends. Empatica Parkinson's platform FDA clearance. Sleep earbuds studies (13% faster sleep onset). Pro cycling sleep optimization (temperature drop, Eight Sleep). Motion Tape for pelvic floor health. FDA seeking input on GenAI medical device regulation. New: Epic's MyChart adding AI wellness coaching with wearable integration. Google's PhotoScan AI estimates body fat from smartphone photos with near-DXA accuracy, outperforming wearable BIA sensors — insulin resistance prediction. REM rebound explainer: vivid dreams after sleep loss, deep sleep recovers first. Ongoing: GLP-1 issues.