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Health Tech: The Apps And Gadgets Redefining Wellness

ISBN-10: 1642820865
ISBN-13: 9781642820867
Author: New York Times, Eds.
Interest Level: 9-12
Publisher: Rosen Publishing

Publication Date: August 2018

Copyright: 2019

Page Count: 224

Series: Looking Forward -- New York Times

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Interest Level

Grades 9-12

Reading Level

Guided Reading: Z
Lexile: 1220L

BISAC Subjects

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Media Studies *

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / General *

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Technology / General *

Description
Medical technology makes U.S. live longer, and new developments in the field are changing our perspectives on health and longevity. Health tech encompasses everything from apps that track the number of steps we take to the AI some doctors now use to diagnose their patients. This collection of articles investigates the ways in which health technology improves our lives, and exposes fraudulent claims that are too good to be true. From robots that perform surgery to virtual reality-powered therapy, health technology is the wave of the future..