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Smartwatch calorie tracking accuracy study

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Smartwatch study reveals significant calorie tracking inaccuracies

Researchers at Florida International University conducted a study published in the journal ‘PLOS One’ regarding the accuracy of calorie tracking in popular smartwatches. The study tested the Apple Watch Series 8, Fitbit

FAU and FIU fall athletics schedules and results

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Florida Atlantic and Memphis men's soccer draw 2-2

Florida International University (FIU) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) continue their 2026 fall athletic campaigns. FIU women’s soccer, undergoing a squad rebuild under head coach Mat Dunn, remains focused on retur

Rising consumer demand for magnesium supplements

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Magnesium supplements see new product launch amid expert health warnings

A growing consumer trend shows rising interest in magnesium supplements as an alternative to melatonin for sleep support. While melatonin remains a major market player, magnesium sales are increasing as users seek deeper

WTC: 25 years of victim identification, health and legacy

7 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: September 11 attacks: Long-term health impacts of Ground Zero exposure continue

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the long-term health crisis and forensic identification efforts continue to evolve. While over 1,600 people have been identified via bone fragments, more than 1,000 victi

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: College of Charleston Invitational concludes with women's tennis action

Global youth screen time and developmental health concerns

124 clusters · 412 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Finnish study links quality screen time to adolescent cognitive skills

In September 2026, concerns regarding the neurological and social impacts of digital screen use intensified. Psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé warned that hyperstimulation from social media and short-form content triggers

Quintana Roo sargassum crisis & control

23 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Quintana Roo sargassum levels reach record high, impacting tourism

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s two-stage, 2-billion-peso programme, launched in July 2026, expands across Quintana Roo’s five tourist corridors. Phase 1 (768.7 m pesos) added two ocean-going tugboats, six coastal sargacer

US visa limits face legal and diplomatic challenges

18 clusters · 280 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US federal judge blocks rule limiting international student stay durations

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final rule, effective 15 September 2026, aimed to end the “duration of status” (D/S) system for F-1, J-1, and I-visa holders. The rule would have limited stays to a maximum of

Evolution, accuracy, and regulation of wearable health tech

12 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Smartwatch calorie tracking accuracy questioned by study

Wearable technology continues to evolve from basic notification tools into sophisticated health monitoring systems. While manufacturers like Apple, Garmin, and Samsung utilize advanced sensors for sleep and stress tracki

US high school and collegiate sports results

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Volleyball and high school sports results reported

Recent sports reports highlight various high school and collegiate athletic results in the United States. In high school volleyball, teams such as United and Columbiana secured sweeps in their respective matches, with C

Smartwatch calorie estimation accuracy study

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Wearable technology shifts toward AI health monitoring and intervention

A study conducted by Florida International University and published in the journal PLOS One has found that popular smartwatches provide inaccurate estimates of calories burned during exercise. Researchers compared the Ap

Smartwatch calorie tracking accuracy study

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Florida International University study finds smartwatch calorie inaccuracies

Researchers at Florida International University conducted a study published in ‘PLOS One’ regarding the accuracy of calorie tracking in popular smartwatches. By comparing devices such as the Apple Watch Series 8, Fitbit

Mosquito attraction & breeding: odors, CO2, heat, color

29 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Florida International University study reveals why mosquitoes target specific people

Research since 2026 shows mosquitoes are expanding northward, with recent records in Iceland indicating a broader Arctic shift. While most species are harmless, a minority act as pollinators, visiting orchids and transpo

Pediatric cardiac medical advancements in the US

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nicklaus Children’s and Baptist Health perform Florida’s first pediatric robotic heart surgery

Medical advancements in pediatric cardiac care in the United States have focused on minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes. Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles developed a “catheter first”

Florida International University student speech litigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Florida International University faces injunction over student speech policy

Florida International University (FIU) is embroiled in a legal dispute following a March protest by a student group known as ICEBreakers. The students wore shirts reading ‘ICE OFF FIU’ to protest a university contract th