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health data Articles | Developments Today

Before you buy a smartwatch or smart ring, consider what you're giving up

Wearable health data is useful, but ownership remains murky

Wearables now collect detailed fitness, sleep, and fertility data.
The U.S. lacks a single federal framework for consumer health data privacy.
More than 20 states have passed privacy laws, but protections vary.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via zdnet.com

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I read the fine print on at-home DNA and health tests - watch out for these risks

At-home DNA kits promise insight but leave major privacy gaps

Policy disclosures for at-home test companies vary on privacy, regulation, and follow-up care.
Lab accreditation does not automatically answer questions about data rights or HIPAA coverage.
Genetic data can affect not only users but also relatives, making consent and disclosure more consequential.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 14, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Wearables produce huge amounts of health data - and doctors are struggling to keep up

Wearables Overwhelm Doctors with Unusable Health Data

Over 30% of US adults own a wearable, generating continuous health data.
Cardiologist Dr. David Kao says 70% of patient wearable data is clinically unusable.
Episodic care system is not designed for streaming data from wearables.
AI may help filter data, but integration and standardization are needed.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via zdnet.com

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What you give up when you put on a smartwatch or ring

The Hidden Privacy Cost of Your Smartwatch or Smart Ring

Wearables collect sensitive health data but are not covered by HIPAA.
Over 20 states have privacy laws, but no federal regulation exists.
Consumers should read privacy policies and adjust settings to protect data.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Ozempic Is Finally Turning the Tide Against Obesity, New Data Shows

GLP-1 prescribing surge coincides with a modest decline in obesity data

A large health-records dataset shows GLP-1 prescriptions rising more than fourfold since 2021.
The same dataset shows a modest decline in obesity rates over that span.
The data is early but suggests anti-obesity drugs may be shaping outcomes at scale.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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National Data Signal Rising Amputation Rates in Opioid-Related Hospitalizations

A national analysis found rising amputation rates from 2016 to 2022.
Both opioid-related and non-opioid-related hospitalizations saw increases.
The increase was greater among opioid-related hospitalizations.

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