Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person's skin hydration for use in applications that need to detect dehydration before it ...

"Skin hydration matters a great deal in atopic dermatitis, but the tools used to assess it are still not ideal," said Ting Li, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union ...

For countless individuals across the globe, Ramadan fasting constitutes a profound and sacred time. However, abstaining from food and drink from sunup to sundown, especially in hot conditions, can ...

We all know staying hydrated is important, but most of us don't actually track how much water we need. The signs of dehydration, like dizziness, fatigue, or confusion, can creep in before you even ...

Extreme heat is turning hydration into the latest wellness metric to watch — and brands want you to keep tabs on your sweat, ...

Near-infrared optical measurements combined with a temperature-aware algorithm create an at-home skin hydration monitoring system that fills key gaps in skin care management. Credit: Yisong Xue/APL ...

The sensor could also find its way into medical settings, continuously monitoring hydration levels for patients suffering from kidney issues or cardiovascular disease, for example. The research team ...

Researcher Ronen Polsky holds the prototype sensor. Sandia National Laboratories, a division of Lockheed Martin, has developed a potentially wearable hydration and electrolyte sensor that uses tiny ...