A new plastic-like material can go from being soft and stretchy to hard and rigid with just a catalyst and some light.

A stretchy, flexible device that measures changes in tumor size to the hundredth of a millimeter offers a faster, more accurate way to screen cancer drugs.

A new moisture-driven electricity generation device made with a thin piece of fabric could power wearable electronics in the future.

A flexible computing chip that mimics the workings of the human brain to process information is a leap forward for wearable health tech, researchers say.

A new wristwatch-style health monitor can keep track of your pulse, without the need for a battery or outside power source.

Contrary to the explicit goals of competitive racing, recreational runners prefer a low-effort pace—even for short distances.

New research shows that heart rate data from wearable devices can track COVID symptoms, even showing how sick people will become.

Activity trackers are great for helping doctors monitor patients' health, but inconsistency remains a problem. A standardized approach could help fix that.

"How much have you had to drink?" isn't always easy to answer, but wearable tech adds nuance to our understanding of intoxication's negative consequences.

"Remote monitoring opens the possibility of sending vital information to the veterinarian to help make timely and informed treatment decisions."