Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi

Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi

Student volunteers at the Maharaja’s College ground, the main venue of the Kerala School Sports & Games 2024, in Kochi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Standing guard under a sweltering sun at the fence separating the turf from the gallery at the Maharaja’s College ground, Salvin P.J. and Suryadev P.S., Class 9 students … Read more

Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?

Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?

Sept. 13, 2022 – Even as you read this, your body is working to maintain balance – and not just in the “don’t fall over” sense. Hordes of chemical reactions are happening inside you, producing energy, processing waste, and keeping you healthy. Along the way, your body is releasing signals about your well-being. Wearable technology … Read more

Potential Blood Sugar Test Uses Sweat, Not Blood

Potential Blood Sugar Test Uses Sweat, Not Blood

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new quick and painless sensor that measures blood sugar in human sweat may mean far fewer finger pricks for the millions of people who live with diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar to make sure it remains in the target range is the cornerstone … Read more

Risky Ink: Tattoos May Lead to Body’s Overheating

Risky Ink: Tattoos May Lead to Body’s Overheating

By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Using your body as a canvas for tattoos might come at a price for your health. New research suggests that all that ink impedes natural sweating — and that might cause the body to overheat. The study found that tattooed skin on arms … Read more