The world of health and wellness technology has entered a new era, where bodily fluids are no longer just a taboo subject in the industry, but a key focus. According to Victoria Song, a senior reporter at The Verge, CES 2026 was awash with products that utilize urine, blood, sweat, and saliva to promote longevity and overall health.
The trend is clear: metabolic health has become the next frontier for the digital health space. With companies like Dexcom and Oura leading the charge, users can now expect more sophisticated features such as AI-powered nutrition tracking, blood pressure monitoring, and even facial analysis to estimate aging. These advancements aim to provide users with a better understanding of their overall well-being, empowering them to make informed lifestyle choices.
However, the industry is not without its challenges. Data privacy remains a significant concern, particularly when it comes to invasive tests such as blood draws or urine samples. Both Dexcom CEO Jake Leach and Oura CEO Tom Hale acknowledged the importance of addressing these concerns, with Leach stating that users' data is "off-limits" in certain cases.
While some may be hesitant to adopt this new approach, both Leach and Hale believe that wearable technology holds great promise for promoting longevity. According to Leach, "Wearable technology is the way we do this at scale, because not every doctor can see every patient all of the time." The companies' emphasis on preventive measures rather than just basic fitness tracking could potentially lead to significant improvements in common ailments such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Ultimately, it seems that the industry has shifted its focus from just closing fitness rings to doing small lifestyle experiments over a few months. By tracking changes in bodily fluids, users may be able to prevent or improve conditions that build up over time. As Song so aptly put it, "Unfortunately, I think that means more bodily fluids."
The trend is clear: metabolic health has become the next frontier for the digital health space. With companies like Dexcom and Oura leading the charge, users can now expect more sophisticated features such as AI-powered nutrition tracking, blood pressure monitoring, and even facial analysis to estimate aging. These advancements aim to provide users with a better understanding of their overall well-being, empowering them to make informed lifestyle choices.
However, the industry is not without its challenges. Data privacy remains a significant concern, particularly when it comes to invasive tests such as blood draws or urine samples. Both Dexcom CEO Jake Leach and Oura CEO Tom Hale acknowledged the importance of addressing these concerns, with Leach stating that users' data is "off-limits" in certain cases.
While some may be hesitant to adopt this new approach, both Leach and Hale believe that wearable technology holds great promise for promoting longevity. According to Leach, "Wearable technology is the way we do this at scale, because not every doctor can see every patient all of the time." The companies' emphasis on preventive measures rather than just basic fitness tracking could potentially lead to significant improvements in common ailments such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Ultimately, it seems that the industry has shifted its focus from just closing fitness rings to doing small lifestyle experiments over a few months. By tracking changes in bodily fluids, users may be able to prevent or improve conditions that build up over time. As Song so aptly put it, "Unfortunately, I think that means more bodily fluids."
- don't say I didn't warn you 
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... it's like, how much is too much info? But if companies can find a way to make these devices super secure and private, I think it could really pay off. And who knows, maybe one day we'll even have gadgets that can detect health problems before they become major issues 
... just seems like the future of healthcare is looking pretty bright!
gotta say tho, i'm kinda stoked about the new wearables comin out 
i mean, who wouldn't wanna know their aging process just by facin a camera lol? 
but for real tho, if these companies can address the data privacy concerns, this could be a game changer for preventin diabetes & high blood pressure 4eva 
. But I'm still trying to wrap my head around the data privacy aspect... how can we be sure our ' bodily fluids' aren't being misused? 
. They need to figure out ways to make these tests non-invasive and secure, or else the whole thing becomes a mess 
. Companies like Dexcom and Oura are trying to do the right thing by addressing concerns around data privacy, but we still need more transparency from these companies about how they're using our info 
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to "promote longevity"... like, what's next? Paying money to pee in a cup for my health info? 
Just don't get me started on the data privacy concerns... if companies can't even keep my sensitive info safe, how am I supposed to trust them with my bodily fluids? 
Anyway, I guess it's all about empowering us to make informed lifestyle choices... but can we please just have an app that gives us free pizza and beer instead? 
. Like, what's next? Tracking my poop too? 
Can't we just focus on not being lazy and eating more salads instead of monitoring every single drop of sweat? 
. But if it means we can prevent diabetes & high blood pressure, im all for it 
. Its not just about fitness rings anymore, its about doing small experiments to prevent diseases 
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I mean, data privacy is legit a major concern here 
And don't even get me started on the facial analysis thing 
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. We just need to make sure we're not sacrificing our data security in the process 
. Now we've come full circle to bodily fluids 
I mean, I know I'm not getting any younger, but do I really need a "facial analysis" to tell me that?