A hiker in Colorado who endured a scary, blind fall from a cliff tells Outside Online he isn't sure whether his smartwatch ...

When a natural disaster strikes, time is of the essence if people are trapped under rubble. Conventional search-and-rescue ...

Staying independent does not always mean staying indoors. Many Canadian seniors go for walks, do errands, visit with family, or take small trips each day, and having the confidence to do all this ...

Wi-Fi signals bounce off humans in predictable patterns and can detect respiration and pulse, creating an invisible, ...

We’re currently in the middle of one of the most important medical technology transitions in history. Since the turn of the century, patients have become accustomed to interacting with doctors and ...

Daily activities may involve some unknown dangers as we grow older. Even an ordinary fall or an unforeseen illness can soon ...

Simple sensor systems could transform care for older people by detecting and preventing falls before tragedy strikes.

As rich countries turn their back on foreign aid, the Institut Pasteur in Senegal is preparing the continent to fight deadly ...

Living independently can feel so much different when you are older. Everyday actions such as moving throughout the home, ...

What if a sudden event left you unable to speak or reach your phone? Wearing a medical alert system prevents these problems ...

Every hour, one older Malaysian is hospitalised because of a fall. These incidents aren’t just common, but they’re costly, ...

When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...