Tech Life What's new in health tech ?
Jan 20, 2026
Joe Tidy, a BBC cyber correspondent, dives into the dark side of cryptocurrency theft, shedding light on who the attackers are and the emotional impact of these crimes. Lara Lewington, a technology broadcaster, discusses cutting-edge health tech trends from CES, including devices for monitoring cardiovascular health, aiding in menopause symptoms, and innovative treatments for children's ear infections. The conversation also covers the shift towards data-driven approaches and AI's role in personalizing healthcare.
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Data Over Device
- At CES health tech focused less on new gadgets and more on using richer data to track long-term patterns.
- Withings' BodyScan2 exemplifies devices shifting toward daily biometric trajectories rather than single metrics.
Monitor Biomarkers Regularly
- Use at-home longevity tools like Withings BodyScan2 to monitor cardiovascular and metabolic biomarkers regularly.
- Tracking silent changes helps detect conditions like hypertension before symptoms appear.
Objective Perimenopause Tracking
- Perimenopause can be objectively tracked with wearable sensors that detect temperature, EDA, blood flow and motion.
- PERI pairs a week of sensor data with AI to give tailored insights into hot flashes and cycle changes.
