Smartwatches promise safety and health peace of mind with sleek designs and ever-expanding sensor capabilities. From fall detection to heart-rate monitoring, these devices increasingly market ...

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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Concord, CA, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Alarm Medical, a trusted national provider of emergency medical ...

Concord, CA, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bay Alarm Medical, a trusted national provider of emergency medical alert systems, has been named the Best Medical Alert System for 2026 by Medical Alert ...

Independence and freedom are most important—especially for the elderly or the ailing—so choosing the best medical alert system can make a difference between life and death. Medical alert systems are ...

KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — A medical alert activation led deputies to a reported assault in Knox County on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to a ...

When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...

A reliable medical alert system can provide peace of mind and independence for adults aging in place, recovering from surgery and more. These systems allow quick access to medical help, friends or ...

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the expansion of its Early Alert program to include all medical devices. This expansion builds on a pilot program that ...

FDA has expanded its early alert pilot program to cover all medical devices, according to a September 29 notice. In November 2024, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health launched the ...

The FDA has expanded its Early Alert program to give the healthcare industry earlier visibility into potential high-risk medical device issues. The agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health ...

In the United States, people who want to apply for a medical alert dog typically need to identify an accredited organization, check their eligibility, fill out an application form, and attend a ...