Researchers develop wearable, low-cost sensor to measure skin hydration

Researchers develop wearable, low-cost sensor to measure skin hydration 01/31/2017 02:10 PM EST Researchers have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person's skin hydration to detect dehydration before it poses a health problem. The device is lightweight, flexible and stretchable and has already been incorporated into prototype devices that can be worn on the wrist or as a chest patch. Full story at https://news.ncsu.edu/2017/01/hydration-sensor-2017/ Source North Carolina State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111