Tattoos damage skin sweat glands, landmark study claims

Do tattoos impair the skin’s ability to sweat? Despite the global ubiquitousness of tattoos this question has received surprisingly little research attention. A new, first-of-its-kind study is suggesting inking skin may damage sweat glands and reduce t… Continue reading Tattoos damage skin sweat glands, landmark study claims

Porous silicone paves the way for wearable biosensors that breathe

Biosensors that can be worn on the skin promise some exciting possibilities, with the potential to non-invasively monitor everyday health, and even things like glucose or stress levels. Scientists at Binghamton University have made a breakthrough that … Continue reading Porous silicone paves the way for wearable biosensors that breathe

Ultra-thin film sits under a smartwatch to monitor body chemistry

By discreetly measuring the concentration of key chemicals in our sweat, thin, pliable sensors could play a huge role in how wearable devices track our health and wellbeing in the future. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) h… Continue reading Ultra-thin film sits under a smartwatch to monitor body chemistry

Electronic patch analyzes sweat to gauge wearer’s vitamin C levels

Vitamin C supports the immune system, plays a key role in wound healing, and may even aid in recovery from COVID-19. So, how do you do know if you’re getting enough of it? Well, a wearable sweat-analyzing sensor could soon tell you.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Electronic patch analyzes sweat to gauge wearer’s vitamin C levels