With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Whenever the algorithm serves up a steaming…

Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.

Apple’s latest smartwatches—the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, get a faster chip, expanded health tracking, and new capabilities made possible by a newly enhanced Siri.

Plus, Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' breaks health code violations.

New research found adults aged 60 and over will bear the brunt of public health risks driven by climate change.

People with autism are more likely to die early from various health conditions, including influenza, drowning, and malnutrition.

The new Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim pair health tracking with NFC and haptic feedback.

Data suggests "significantly higher" rates of referral for gender-affirming surgery compared with English services, according to the health board.

Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.

After expanding its health and beauty lineup earlier this week with a camera-equipped electric toothbrush, Dyson is also introducing two new hair care products this month. The $329 Corrale CoolShine straightener upgrades the original Corrale that launched in …

Circular announced its new Ring 3 Series today as a follow-up to the Ring 2 that debuted at CES 2025 with upgraded sensors and FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection. The new Ring 3 collection consists of both a Pro model that carries forward those same he…

Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a cerami…

Two years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released his New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. The book posits that the rise of social media and smartphone use is largely to blame for the prominent decline in teen mental health since 2010. I…

MrBeast will feature Gemini, Google Health, and the Fitbit Air in upcoming videos as part of a multi-year partnership with Google. The deal will kick off with a video featuring Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson turning to Gemini for wilderness survival advice: First …

The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.

Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history with police.

The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.

NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.

Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field Laboratory.

Apple’s Health app has gotten several new features to help you keep track of your health and wellness.

There's no single best food to improve your health, but dietitians shared 2 favorite high-fiber foods to boost gut health and help prevent disease.

From readiness, longevity and AI insights to blood tests and movement assessments, we covered everything about the Health app’s redesign.

The $500 Neko Health scan is geared towards health-conscious consumers and longevity biohackers looking to collect their own data.

Nearly 3 billion people worldwide are still regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, a new study of 204 countries shows.

A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.

The CEO of Oura Health, Tom Hale, shares his wellness-focused routine, integrating health data and time management for productivity and balance.

Though incredibly rare, Naegleria fowleri infections are nearly always fatal.

The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to try out the features ahead of launch later this year. Apple's developer notes for the feature say the Health app is being tested in this beta, but it won't b…

Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.

ChatGPT, Character.ai, and Snapchat’s My AI will all be in the crosshairs as the AI Kids Act aims to strip minor-facing chatbots of all the things that make people love them.

You wouldn't know that the Apple Watch Series 12 is a big deal just by looking at it. It has the same design, buttons, sizes, and sensor types as generations of Apple Watches before it. But under the hood, the Series 12 builds in major changes that lay the gr…

A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.

That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine care and is affecting mental health.

On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.

And you thought the diarrhea lettuce was bad.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans today to kill any remaining standards on how much greenhouse gas pollution power plants are allowed to emit in the US. The move will only make electricity dirtier as AI, electric vehicles, and a revival …

The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.

The creator of the Oura Ring is partnering with women’s health companies in the name of menopause.

Finally a battery worthy of an ultra marathon, better health sensors and a powerful processor that keeps it running.

Fiber feeds the beneficial microbes that live in the gut microbiome and influence our overall health.

Recent studies show that going out of your comfort zone can improve health.

Ultrahuman receives major $70 million investments from Qualcomm Ventures and more to facilitate the future of health-focused human computing power.

A Google Health app warning scared original Pixel Watch users this week, but the company says not to fret; your features will remain.

Dog Days of Summer? Take a Google Health update! Android users should look out for better manual workout logging and improved Running Distance data.

A gut health scientist follows a Mediterranean diet, starting his day with overnight oats and ending it with beans.

Buzzy metrics are not helpful for the average person looking to improve their health, the celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak said.

Kind Snacks founder and "Shark Tank" star Daniel Lubetzky shared how he learned to sustain ambition without sacrificing his health.

A faster chip, new health sensors, deeper recovery insights and a new AI Audio feature that helps you remember conversations — here’s what’s new for the Apple Watch.

The Circular Ring 3 Pro and Slim add NFC payments and haptic feedback, and still don’t require subscriptions for its core health features and AI coach.

Thatch is a health-benefits platform that lets employers give workers a defined, tax-advantaged healthcare budget.

A faster chip, new health sensors, deeper recovery insights and a new AI Audio feature that helps you remember conversations. Here’s what’s new for the Apple Watch.

Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

More than 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, including two deaths, were linked to imported lettuce.

It's the third measles-associated death in the state this year, though the CDC has yet to officially acknowledge any so far.

You can link your entire family together with Luffu’s new wearable and app ecosystem.

Gizmodo obtained consumer complaints from the FTC about the scam.

After Apple wrapped up its "Surprise and shine" event today, we were able to get a look at the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Both of the new watches launch September 18th, with preorders available starting today. The Apple Watch Series 12 once again …

There's no single best food to improve your health, but dietitians shared 2 favorite high-fiber foods to boost gut health and help prevent disease.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. has sold an interest in some of its Optum Health operations in Florida to private equity company TPG Inc. as the health conglomerate...

The Pokémon fan art community has done more for my mental health than SSRIs

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has, in many ways, been the hardest Pixel Watch to accurately review. Barely anything has changed in terms of hardware. The sizes are the same, the chips and battery got an itty-bitty boost, and there's a new pyrite satin case finish.…

Two recent studies have suggested that GLP-1 drugs can reduce the occurrence or severity of certain infections.

Obesity can raise the risk or severity of both asthma and COPD.

Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.

New studies suggest starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the 40s and 50s can protect brain health, contrary to previous dementia concerns.

An employment lawyer shares the five steps he suggests employees take if they're interested in taking leave from work for mental health reasons.

Devoted Health, co-founded by Ed and Todd Park, is raising a round that might value it at $25B, spotlighting the booming Medicare Advantage sector.

Josh Hou spent his year as a banker at Evercore hearing analysts complain about their health — and got the idea for his startup.

It's not uncommon for a public figure to take a break from work for health reasons. Olympic champion Alysa Liu is taking one before things get bad.

The GAO says the military is struggling to assess brain health and track troops' exposure to potentially harmful blast waves from weapons and attacks.

Happy Health has raised $75 million to build an AI-powered smart ring that helps doctors diagnose and monitor sleep apnea at home.

A gut health scientist and dietitian has a smoothie most afternoons as a quick and easy way to eat more fiber.

Dr. Jessica Wu, 58, says her 93-year-old dad skips gyms and supplements. His simple longevity habits have changed how she practices medicine.

Health officials say two people have died in Pennsylvania after being infected with measles. Both of the individuals from Lancaster County were unvaccinated....

It’s hard to know what advice on social media is legitimate, especially when it comes to health and wellness. NBC news medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal joins...

Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.

The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.

He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.

The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.

As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health coverage because of a disability.