New skin-friendly adhesive for medical wearables; yoga, Tai Chi and walking top list for insomnia relief; a prescription gummy for hair loss – Morning Medical Update

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This new skin-friendly adhesive boosts comfort for medical wearables

Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a water-based adhesive for wearable medical devices that could reduce skin irritation while matching the strength of standard options like 3M Tegaderm. The new material, based on polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), may even stick better with sweat — offering a gentler, more breathable option for people using continuous glucose monitors, heart trackers and other long-wear sensors.

Yoga, Tai Chi and walking top list for insomnia relief

Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be the most effective forms of exercise for improving sleep and easing insomnia, according to a BMJ Evidence Based Medicine analysis of 22 clinical trials. Researchers found that these low-cost, accessible activities rival cognitive behavioral therapy in improving total sleep time, sleep quality and reducing time spent awake. The findings support exercise not just as a supplement, but as a primary treatment strategy for poor sleep.

Hers launches first-ever prescription gummy for hair loss

The telehealth brand Hers has debuted a green apple–flavored gummy combining prescription-strength minoxidil with biotin to promote hair regrowth in women. Marketed as the first of its kind, the once-daily gummy aims to boost adherence by offering a personalized, vegan and easy-to-take alternative to pills and topicals.