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The health monitor measures sweat on a volunteer's arm. As part of the prototype testing, the sweat was dyed red. The blue patch was used for laboratory comparison. PULLMAN, Wash. -- A wearable health ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...